7 of the best sharing economy platforms available in the UK
There is thought to be over £3.5 trillion worth of idle human and physical resources in the world. From empty rooms and spare seats in cars to over-purchasing food and storing useful tools.
Global Sharing Week takes over the world from 16th-22nd June 2019, and sharing is simpler than you think.
To give you some inspiration, here’s a pick of our favourite…
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The UK’s top judges have given the UK Government an ultimatum to lower pollution across the country, and as part of this new demand, drivers of diesel cars might be susceptible to higher transport taxes. The move comes in response to the nitrogen oxide particles expended by vehicles fuelled by diesel, and their potential to trigger breathing problems in those exposed.
The Mirror…
filed in: Industry | tags: air quality, car-share, cars, carshare, Conservatives,
We love to hear real stories from everyday people within Liftshare’s community of over 430,000 members. It reminds us that what we’re doing can help people from all walks of life, different financial situations and more get by in difficult times, or change their lifestyle to be more frugal.
Whatever the reason, we get a real kick…
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UK transportation is stuck in a rut. Rail fares are rising every every year, gridlock problems continue to plague our roads, and transport poverty has become a very real issue for low-income households.
The RAC’s 2014 Report On Motoring warned that many UK car owners are now leaving them unused because they are simply too expensive to operate….
filed in: Industry | tags: Campaign for Better Transport, car-share, cars, Fleximobility, Greg Marsden,
Citizen taxi service Uber has allegedly come under attack by fraudsters who claim to have access to an ‘unlimited’ supply of stolen user accounts, and are selling them online for under $5 apiece.
Motherboard reports that one seller alone claims to have access to “thousands” of Uber logins, and is selling them off cheap.
The site…
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The AA has predicted that the UK will be hit with significant traffic jams thanks to the closure of major rail lines over the Easter break.
Reporting on the projected chaos, The Guardian states that some 15 million people are expected to take to Britain’s roads across the coming weekend, which will create delays on many major…
filed in: Liftshare | tags: car-share, cars, carshare, delays, easter,
By offering car owners and passengers a cheap way to travel, Liftshare already caters to a wide range of transport needs within the sharing economy. But what about those looking to rent a car?
Enter easyCarClub: a free site that car and van owners a platform to hire out their vehicle to other members for a fee. It’s…
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News is doing the rounds on social media that transport planners in the Finnish capital are looking at a concept to build the next generation of urban mass transit systems – one that might just make ownership of a car redundant. Space is a tight constraint in the city, but the demand for more roads and easy access continues…
filed in: Industry | tags: bikes, buses, cars, Finland, Helsinki,