Driving home for Christmas…
“Driving home for Christmas, I can’t wait to see those faces”. It’s official. It’s Monday 3rd of December and Christmas has begun at Liftshare HQ (although, we admit, the Christmas lights have been hung since the local Christmas lights were switched on in November, complete with Laura’s rendition of ‘Silent Night’).
And with Christmas, comes the never-ending expenditure list…
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Research published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says that London’s air pollution crisis should be solved by ridding the capital of all diesel vehicles.
The research report also sets out a series of measures to help combat pollution; suggesting imposing charges on all diesel cars, banning deiesel taxis, and increasing limits on trucks and buses.
Scientists at King’s…
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All Hallows Eve is almost upon us, and the country is getting more in the spooky spirit than ever – just look at Liftshare’s Halloween make-over! 2016 has a whole host of Halloween events up and down the country, and here’s our pick of the top 13 for you to visit.
1 Primevil, Norfolk
Set in the Dinosaur Adventure Park,…
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It is been revealed in a high court hearing that the Treasury blocked other UK government departments from charging diesel cars to enter polluted towns and cities.
Non-governmental organisation ClientEarth are challenging the government’s current pollution plan in the courts; particularly that plans should cut illegal levels of nitrogen oxide in the “shortest time possible”. The government’s own statistics already show…
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The last seven days has seen the average price of petrol jump 1.22% to 113.72p a litre, and diesel 1.39% to 116p a litre – the biggest weekly increase in fuel prices since January 2011.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said the price rise was due to a “perfect storm” of factors, which we covered off in our last…
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Following our blog last week on petrol prices predicted to reach a 2016 high, the ‘flash crash’ in the pound combined with rising Brent crude oil prices has now seen the Petrol Retailer’s Association (PRA) warn of a price rise of 5p – within the next few weeks.
Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), warned: “Motorists…
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The RAC’s Fuel Watch report for September has been released – and it’s not happy reading for motorists.
The average cost of a litre of petrol hit 112.07p at the end of the month, marking a half-penny increase within 30 days; and falling just short of the 112.33p high for the year. It was bad news for those with diesel…
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Plans proposed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan could see up to 35,000 lorries banned from the capital, to aid the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
The new proposals include a rating system for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGCs) based on the driver’s level of vision from the cab. The ratings would see an initial 35,000 vehicles banned by…
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Following the success of badges for pregnant and disabled customers, a commuter has launched ‘Tube Chat’ pins and is handing them out to Underground travellers – but receiving a mixed response.
Londoners, who are stereotyped as quiet toward each other whilst travelling on the Underground, have proved a tougher audience for Jonathan Dunne, the man behind the idea, than…
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3rd-9th October is Liftshare Week, our annual celebration of all things car sharing, and the best time of the year to get involved and start sharing yourself!
In addition to the usual cost saving, carbon saving and social benefits, there’s another incentive to give liftsharing a try: we’re offering up £250 in a prize draw to anyone who sends a message…
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Sharing Economy UK, the trade body for sharing economy companies, has awarded Liftshare with their TrustSeal – to accredit how trusted and safe the platform is for sharers.
Just 4 companies have been awarded the accreditation in its first round, with Liftshare making the grade alongside Grub Club, Under the Doormat and MyShowcase.
The TrustSeal stamp of approval is the world’s…
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An ‘automated garage’ has opened in the city of West Hollywood, California, that parks cars itself.
The garage and community plaza uses automated parking technology as a way of increasing parking capacity for a growing city. The garage requires a much smaller physical footprint than a conventional parking structure would, and the space saved has allowed for a 7,000 sq…
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The Chinese ride sharing service Didi Chuxing, who last month bought Uber’s operations in the country, have announced an investment of “tens of millions of dollars” in a bike sharing platform.
Looking to expand and offer their customers more than just on-demand rides in cars, the company have invested in Peking start-up ofo, who specialise in bike sharing.
It’s now expected that Didi…
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Following our blog on mobile phone use in cars reaching ‘epidemic proportions’ amongst the British public, we held a poll on Twitter to see how our followers’ views compared. And how did they?
63% said it was never acceptable to use a mobile phone whilst driving, with the other 38% agreeing it…
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A report released by the RAC describes the illegal use of mobile phones as at ‘epidemic proportions’, as an estimated 11 million motorists admit to making or receiving a call without a hands-free system while driving within the last 12 months. A further 5 million say they’ve taken photos or videos whilst driving.
The Report on Motoring 2016 reveals that…
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In an unexpected move, car giant Ford has moved into the bike sharing sector, working in partnership with hire operator Motivate. The new hire product, named Ford GoBike, will launch next year in the US and will start with a fleet of 7,000 bicycles.
This, along with a new team working to overcome localised transport challenges, and the acquisition of a…
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In an enviable summer press stunt, UberPOOL are opening an actual swimming pool in London to promote their carpooling option for Uber users.
Set to be wedged between Shoreditch station and shipping-crate-shopping-mall Boxpark, the swimming pool will be open on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September for users to book in private pool parties with up to 10 of their…
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You’ve no doubt heard of Uber, but stay tuned for their latest ridesharing offering to hit the UK, as uberPOOL launches in London this Friday. The taxi giants are allowing people to formally share their cab rides, and we look at how this differs from normal liftsharing. Sharing taxis makes a lot of sense if you want to save money…
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Globally, society is moving towards shared ownership of goods and services. Changing Habits for Urban Mobility Solutions (CHUMS) is the initiative helping the carpooling industry to develop the sharing economy trend.
Project partners Liftshare and Vectos are excited to announce the CHUMS Take-up Seminar which will introduce the CHUMS approach, take-up, and progress to Network Cities. The seminar will take…
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It’s so odd, it must be true.
Washington State Police have confirmed that they’ve given a ticket to a Halloween trickster who tried to gain access to the state’s HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) carpooling lanes – by filling his spare seat with a monster baby doll toy.
The lanes are used to try and…
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The 14th of July was a sad day for loyal Carpooling.co.uk users as the site announced it was closing. They’d been bought by the French long distance ride-sharing specialist Blablacar and as a result all rides due to happen after August had been cancelled and all user accounts would close.
Carpooling.co.uk had been a popular part of the car share…
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From Geisha girls to Cosplay characters, Hyper Japan offered something for everyone at this year’s festival. Taking place in the O2, Japanophiles from all over the country gathered to celebrate the nation’s vibrant pop culture and immerse themselves in all things kawaii! The atmosphere was fantastic – all smiles, chats, and…
Liftshare is looking forward to the Spring launch of Peter Kay’s new comedy series Car Share on BBC iPlayer, so we thought we’d take a look at other shows out there that involve car sharing. Surprisingly, it isn’t the first and we hope it’s not the last!
Car sharing isn’t just about having laughs with…
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Let’s be honest: no one really likes commuting to work.
We’re now in November, which means the mornings are getting darker, the country is getting colder, and the chance of traffic jams rises. When hold-ups force your vehicle to a crawl, it’s possible you and your carpool buddies will run ouf of things to say by the time you reach the office,…
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Liftshare Week 2014 is all about celebrating the fantastic people who make amazing connections by sharing their car journeys.
Did you know that the average saving is £987 every year! That’s cash that could be spent on anything from little luxuries to daily essentials, like:
795 litres of unleaded petrol
506 cups of…
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Liftshare.com has helped hundreds of thousands of people to lift-share over the past 16 years, and we needed a fresh lick of paint!
While we were busy creating a great new look, we also made a load of improvements to the way Liftshare works. Many of these were based on what our members have told us they want.
And…
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Liftshare is the largest company of its kind in the UK thanks to all our brilliant members. Our head office is a mix of ergonomic style, cool design and bucket loads of fun. We have a slide to get us to the ground floor in super-quick time and our group-huddles can take place anywhere from our swinging pods to our…
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Implementing a car-share scheme!
Car-sharing can help corporate organisations achieve many goals, including: reducing the need for physical space for parking, improving accessibility, cutting C02 emissions, saving employees a substantial amount of money and building stronger internal relationships.
And Liftshare does car-sharing better than anyone. With over 15 years’ experience and the largest UK network of members, the chance of finding…
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As organisations grow and more employees are hired, the battle for parking increases and a rising demand for space requires more expenditure! Reducing the need for parking helps save organisations thousands of pounds and many headaches – so how do you do it?
The answer is a simple, but very effective one. Car-sharing! By encouraging staff that drive to work…
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myPTP, developed by Liftshare, is the first ever planning tool to integrate data for all modes of transport; including walking, cycling, public transport, car-sharing and single occupancy car journeys. Park and Ride is offered as an additional option as well!
The tool delivers a detailed and interactive personalised travel plan in less than a minute, which can be…
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Do you wish you had a simple way to engage with businesses in your area, that actually got them calling you, rather than the other way around?
Wouldn’t it be great if there was support available to help with the hard work needed to deliver excellent results?
Too good to be true I hear you cry! Well, Slough, Peterborough, Warwickshire, Staffordshire…
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If love isn’t in the air this Valentine’s Day, it could be because cupid is car-sharing. The UK’s leading car-sharing community Liftshare says it frequently hears from members who have found love in the fast lane. Some have even got hitched to the person they met through Liftshare.
With over 600,000 people having registered on the site, Liftshare is the…
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Liftshare.com is a social enterprise. We have been running for over 15 years and are the largest car-sharing network in the UK.
Our mission is to ensure everyone has someone to share a car with and over the years we have helped hundreds of thousands of individuals find a car-sharing match, improved accessibility and reduced congestion – not to mention…
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Towards the end of the year saving becomes ever-more urgent as the demands on our personal finances increase significantly in December. And Christmas is only 10 weekends away!
So, as petrol prices continue to rise to record highs and Christmas creeps around the corner, the number of people signing up to the UK’s leading…
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So who’s excited?! I know we are! As we hit the one week countdown, here’s a little checklist to see if you’re ready to make the most of Liftshare Week.
This year’s campaign is a clever spin on petrol station advertising and it’s sure to get everyone fired up and gassing! – Sorry, we couldn’t resist!
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Liftshare’s founder, Ali Clabburn, joined ‘Social Media Week London’ to take part in the discussion.
Click here to see the session streamed live.
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According to the AA petrol prices are set to rise to 5p a litre, burning a hole in the pockets of motorists this summer.
A surge in the wholesale cost of petrol across Europe has already led to a rise in UK petrol and diesel prices, with more misery possibly to come, the AA said.
On average, UK petrol prices have…
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According to the latest DfT projections the number of cars on Britain’s roads will increase from 28 million in 2010 to 38 million by 2040.
Assuming the rise is steady delays will increase by 114 per cent, the DfT believe, while average road speeds will fall by eight per cent. This would mean that at peak times 15 per…
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“No matter how much you’re doing to save on petrol and reduce your carbon footprint, there’s always room for improvement,” says Norman Hadley.
“My car-share team has been ploughing the same furrow every day for years, oblivious to the existence of another carpool doing a very similar journey.
But my group was losing numbers. One of the guys got a new…
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No doubt you’ve heard the news about the threatened petrol price increase. It could cost an extra 4p per litre over the coming days.
But let’s not indulge in too much doom and gloom. Here’s an amazing story: five car-sharers saving themselves about £100,000 over…
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Our short animated film about how car-sharing can help YOU. And why liftshare.com is your best chance of finding others going your way. If you want to be more sustainable without giving up your car and want to reduce the amount of money you spend on petrol, have you considered car sharing?
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As an environmentally aware, social enterprise it comes as no surprise that Liftshare’s recent renovation of their new office space, No.4 Duke Street, included a full analysis of options to improve the property from an eco and cost perspective.
After a long search for someone to provide impartial advice help came in the form of Parity Projects, another Ashden Award…
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Let’s talk about no. 4 Duke Street Norwich…
The site’s history is a colourful one; playing host to textile mills, foundries, a Duke, a brewery, electricity works and squatters to name a few (no mustard though!). This site’s past is one heck of a story and we’re pleased to announce that the next chapter will include Liftshare.
The current building was…
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Bicester Village? You may think of designer shopping brands such as Gucci and Ralph Lauren, but in October it was all about car-sharing!
Hundreds of organisations around the UK were promoting liftshare Week to their staff from 1-5 October. At Bicester Village, staff were met as they arrived in the car park and encouraged to register their journeys and see…
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As youngsters we’re all told to ‘share and share alike’; toys, bedrooms, clothes are shared nonchalantly. Of course, as we grow up, our possessions become more valuable and personal, and suddenly it’s not quite so easy!
But hard hitting rising fuel costs, increased concerns about the environment and overcrowded motorways, are taking us back to the our youthful mentality. As…
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The tradition of hitch-hiking is making way to the modern, online version of thumbing a lift.
An AA poll published today has found that the number of drivers unlikely to stop for a hitch-hiker has increased drastically from 75% to 91% in just two years.
Meanwhile, in the last 24 months, over 126,000 more people have joined car-share schemes…
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It’s likely we’re going to get another harsh winter and, like the boy scouts, it’s always good to be prepared!
If you need to travel in severe weather there are some simple steps that can reduce the risk of being caught out:
• Be informed – just a few minutes checking the weather forecast and traffic reports for your journey could make all…
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Tens of thousands of rail commuters will have to pay more than £5,000 a year for their season tickets after new rises are introduced in January, we’ve been warned!
Fares are set to rise by 6.2% in the new year, but with train operators allowed to raise some fares by an additional 5%, some commuters could see 11.2% price rises…
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1 – Knowledge. In a study carried out by the Transport Studies Unit at Oxford Uni, it was found that those most reliant on using their car alone had the least knowledge about the alternatives!
‘Knowledge is power’. And in this instance giving your audience the knowledge, gives you more power to influence a change in their behaviour.
To do:…
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It is really fantastic to see the environmental importance of car-sharing being recognised across Europe.
This week liftshare – which runs this and hundreds of other car-sharing websites around the UK – beat entries from across Europe to win its second international award in as many months.
Out of 262 projects for the Sustainable Energy Europe Awards 2012, submitted from 14…
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When Ali Clabburn pinned a scribbled note to a student notice board, asking for a lift home one Christmas holidays, little did he imagine that he was starting a car-sharing network which half a million people would join!
With 500,000 people deciding they’d rather share their cars than travel alone, it’s clear that our attitudes to driving have changed. And…
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You’re not being a lone ranger, are you?
Because this is liftshare Week – and we hope thousands more people will discover the benefits of car-sharing over these five days. And one of the top benefits – according to liftshare members – is the great (and lasting) friendships that arise from car-sharing.
Over two-thirds of our members tell us that one…
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