Are you planning to Commute Back Better?
A return to ‘business as usual’ doesn’t have to mean reverting back to the same old routine!
The success of the Covid-19 vaccination roll out has seen many of our clients start planning their return to the office. In a bid to reduce the impact of single occupancy vehicles, we’re inviting our partners to help their teams Commute Back Better!
Commute Back Better is a FREE…
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May celebrates National Walking month, organised by Living Streets – the UK’s charity for every day walking.
For 19-64 year olds, the recommended time of weekly physical activity is 150 minutes. That’s just over 21 minutes a day. However, NHS statistics show that ¼ of adults in that age bracket do less than 30 minutes of physical activity… a…
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Wolseley UK is the country’s largest supplier of building materials, with trade customers, such as plumbers and builders, accounting for the largest proportion of its sales. They launched their Liftshare Scheme in November 2018 at their headquarters in Warwick.
By producing a Scoping Smart Mobility report Liftshare identified that 65% of Wolseley…
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This Liftshare Week we signal you to become the Super Commuter you really are!
Liftshare Week is a national initiative to encourage people of the UK to try liftsharing for one week only and thanking those who already do. This year, the week runs across the UK from 1st – 7th October, 2018.
This Liftshare Week, we encourage you to become…
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A number of UK supermarkets are in talks with an AI company to use software algorithms to charge more for petrol during busy periods.
Denmark-based software company a2i Systems already supply technology to petrol stations in Europe and the US to run ‘demand-pay’ systems, and have now launched in the UK. Their software algorithms predict busy periods on forecourts (the…
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Download Festival is set for another huge year with the likes of Aerosmith, System Of A Down, Alter Bridge, Biffy Clyro, A Day To Remember and AFI all gracing the main stage.
Most drive to the site, due to the location, but even so, you can find yourself with a long walk from the car park to the campsite –…
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The Isle of Wight Festival is set for its biggest year ever from 8th-11th June, with a line-up featuring David Guetta, Run DMC, Arcade Fire, Rod Stewart, Kaiser Chiefs, The Vamps, The Pretenders, and RagNBone Man.
It looked as though IOW 2017 might not happen, but the festival has struck back with perhaps its most star-studded line-up ever -…
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The average cost for an hour’s parking in London is now more than the newly increased National Living Wage – now at £8.84 per sixty minute stint! The Living Wage currently sits at £7.20, and is due to increase to £7.50 in April 2017.
Even those with parking permits in the capital were found to be paying a premium – with…
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Plenty of us liftshare to and from the office on a daily basis, but how can the journey actually increase your performance once you arrive? Easy. Put down the coffee and keep these tips in mind next time you hop into your shared commute…
1 Don’t just chat, network!
If your sharer is from a different department, company, or team, your…
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Britain’s biggest private car park operator has confirmed that it is widening car park bays to accommodate growing demand for 4x4s and SUVs in car parks throughout the UK.
NCP (National Car Parks) have amended bay size in pay and display car parks across London, Manchester and Bournemouth to fit wider vehicles, and say of their future plans: “Going forward, it…
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Modern cars are packed with all sorts of complex electronics and sensors that can help drivers to better understand how their vehicle is behaving. But while manufacturers are developing new ways to help cars to talk to their drivers, it seems that their efforts may be falling on deaf ears.
Research by GoCompare shows that actually, we don’t all know our cars…
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Liftshare Week 2016 was a great celebration of all things car sharing across the country, wrapped up in a carpool karaoke-themed package!
This year’s campaign saw posters, car park banners and signs put up around both our client sites and by our Liftshare.com Champions up and down the UK.
Liftshare events were held at workplace sites, and we hosted two nationwide…
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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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Apple’s Project Titan, which was launched two years ago to release an entirely autonomous car around 2020, has been scaled back substantially – and will now just focus on self-driving software rather than vehicles themselves.
Apple’s COO Jeff Williams said back in 2015: “The car is the ultimate mobile device, isn’t it?”. Yet now, Bloomberg have released an extensive report…
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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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Transport intelligence company Inrix has revealed a sometimes unconsidered cost of congestion on Britain’s roads – the time spent sitting in traffic, when of course, we all have better things to be getting on with!
London has been named as the worst area in the UK for congested roads; with drivers spending more than 12 days a year sitting in completely…
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It’s not even the end of the year, and we’ve only just hopped out of our liftshare home from the 2016 festival circuit, but alas, tickets have ALREADY sold out for Glasto 2017. Worthy Farm re-opens its doors on 22nd June, but are there still ways to get tickets? Thankfully, there are, and we’re going to tell you…
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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 survey conducted by Public Health England has found that over three quarters of people (77%) are in favour of drink driving laws being changed to reduce the allowed alcohol limit.
Following reports back in February that ministers were considering lowering England’s drink drive limit to match that of Scotland, it seems now that public opinion is definitely in their…
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A 2 year design partnership between Spanish car manufacturer SEAT and international fashion magazine Cosmopolitan has come to a head as they’ve revealed their new jointly-designed ‘car for women’; the SEAT Mii.
Launched in time to drive down the runway at London Fashion Week, the car’s design was crowdsourced from focus groups and surveys conducted with Cosmopolitan readers across the globe,…
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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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The British government’s Environmental Minister, Therese Coffey, and Minister for exiting the European Union, Robin Walker, have both refused to commit to retaining EU air quality limits post-Brexit.
Under questioning from the cross-party group of MPs who form the Environmental Audit Commitee, the pair were asked seven times if they would retain the air quality levels put in place by…
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Swansea University has published new research challenging the idea that older people are more dangerous drivers.
An analysis of vehicle accidents showed that drivers aged 70+ were actually involved in 3-4 times fewer accidents than those in the 17-21 age bracket.
Older drivers were shown to make most mistakes with right turns and overtaking resulting in small impact collisions, but those…
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A new start-up has launched in New York, aiming to take the ridesharing sector and turn it on its head – by offering full worker’s rights and shares for employees; in direct contrast to the negative press Uber has received.
Juno is taking on the status quo of the existing on-demand taxi app sector by offering fair pay, shares for…
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Google is expanding its ridesharing app, Waze, across San Francisco – and will undercut market leaders Uber and Lyft!
Waze gives users traffic conditions and real-time driving directions across maps. An extension to the app offering carpooling matching was launched in May as a pilot, and connects drivers and passengers through the app, similarly to UberPOOL. This pilot will…
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James Corden has been announced as the host of this year’s Tony Awards – the highlight of the American theatre scene’s year.
To make sure he gets to rehearsals on time, he picks up some friends en route to liftshare the journey in high-occupancy-vehicle lanes… and those friends just happen to be Hamilton star and Grammy-award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tony Award…
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The European Union has released new guidelines on the sharing economy, encouraging member states to support businesses in the space by recommending new policies to give greater consistency for consumers.
The EU Commission estimate that €27bn was made in gross revenue from sharing economy platforms in 2015 throughout member states. Their findings indicate that 52% of EU citizens are aware of the…
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All cars registered before 1997 will be banned from Paris as of July 1st, under a new law aimed at combating the French capital’s smog and congestion issues.
Following the monthly car ban at the Champs Elysees, French newspaper Le Monde has reported that all cars dated pre-1997 will be banned from the city centre on weekdays, as well as…
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We think he might be!
Retired Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal took to the streets with Californian cab company Lyft to drive customers this week… but he did it undercover.
He drove a number of Lyft customers to their destinations under the identities of Pierre, Goose and Charles. Along the way they talk basketball, sing, freestyle rap, and discuss his ill-fated movie, Kazaam, before…
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The owner of the London Taxi Company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, has raised £275m for the development of greener hybrid taxis that will be made and ready to hit the streets in 2017.
We covered the TX5 black cabs when details were released last year, but now the money has been raised, development and production can begin.
Former Mayor of…
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James has roped yet more of his friends into his commute to work so he can use the carsharing lanes over in the US – and this time it’s a double-act, with long-term friends and Disney stars Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas hopping in the passenger seats!
The three of them sing along to their biggest hits, as well as DNCE’s latest…
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The answer to that is no… but they could.
Uber’s Head of Economic Research, Keith Chen, has revealed that the company’s app can detect when it’s preparing to go into power saving mode. This happens when a phone’s battery is running low, to conserve power. However, Uber don’t use this to set pricing – just yet.
Chen said that user behaviour…
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Summer 2016 sees a plethora of festivals take place, and more events than ever are encouraging revellers to liftshare there and back – to help keep the sites green, cut back on traffic queues, and extend your journey into a proper road trip!
So, where to go this summer? Allow us to advise…
Isle of Wight Festival – June 9th-12th
Seaclose Park, Isle…
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Festivals are one of the times when Liftshare gets extra busy. There are a load of music fans out there who want to get to their events affordably, and have a fun journey too. Our member Jackson Jones is just one of them.
He lives in Nottingham with his girlfriend, and really…
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The AA have released their Fuel Price Report for May – and it’s not good news for car owners.
The continued increase in world oil price has already pushed prices in the UK up to 109.10p per litre… and unfortunately it doesn’t look like it’ll be decreasing any time soon. Since mid-April, the average price of petrol has risen almost 2p,…
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Every now and again we feature a great organisation or charity when we find one, and for this blog, it’s Kickstart. Kickstart are based in Dereham, Norfolk, and offer moped hire to people needing transport to work. A great service, and one that it seems not many people know about – so here’s some info on them. If you…
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There’s so many buzzwords floating around about shared and sustainable transport options at the moment that it can be difficult to understand exactly what people are talking about. So, we’re going to try and explain each. Here’s our shared transport glossary to try and help:
Carsharing
def. the practice of sharing a car for regular travelling, especially for commuting.
Carsharing is sharing spare…
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Uber users in London are now able to book wheelchair-accessible vehicles through the Uber App for the first time.
The new service UberWAV will offer specially adapted cars to wheelchair users, at the same price as normal UberX services. However, to begin with, the wait times will be longer, with the company admitting that for the first few weeks they expect “average…
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James Corden was joined by Harajuku Girl Gwen Stefani for his latest Carpool Karaoke – until a High Occupancy Vehicle Lane forces him to pick up two more passengers. And who fills the back seats for the road trip? None other than George Clooney and Julia Roberts!
A seriously star-studded liftshare ensues; with some movie line recital, emoji acting, and…
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Here at Liftshare HQ we are always looking for ways to improve the Liftshare experience for you, our community. Right now, we need your help.
We have put together a quick survey to get a glimpse of how you use Liftshare, what’s important to you how we can improve the service for you. The survey only takes 5 minutes…
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Mexico City officials issued a major air pollution alert yesterday – banning 40% of vehicles from their streets today!
The move comes as part of an effort to cut emissions in the city, which houses an urban population of over 20 million people. This alert is the first of its kind within a decade, and will roll out further to include…
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Paris has become the latest European city to cut back on cars – as it’s announced all vehicles will be banned from the Champs-Elysees on the first Sunday of every month, to help alleviate smog levels.
The 2km (that’s 1.2 miles) stretch of road is the most famous boulevard in the city; and anyone’s who visited will know that it’s…
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A European Commission research project has developed a prototype electric car to cater for all. Literally.
Plated with solar panels that feed its electric batteries, the vehicle runs on solar power – and powers a kitchen in the boot. This is the new electric restaurant car, able to travel and cook at the same time, created by IFEVS (Interactive Fully Electric Vehicles).
“We wanted…
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A Devon man who changed his name to Buzz Lightyear has successfully won a battle with the DVLA to have his driving licence changed to his new name!
Formerly known as Sam Stephens, 26 year old Mr Lightyear changed his name by deed poll to fundraise for childrens cancer charity CLIC Sargent. He also ran the Brighton marathon…
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Another London Underground strike could be on the horizon as a row ignites between rail trade unions and Transport for London.
A major housing project that’s set to take over the space currently occupied by Earls Court Exhibition Centre may also see the demolition of the Lillie Road tube depot, which sits in the same space. However, TfL have said…
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All new car models sold in the EU will have an automatic emergency call system installed by April 2018, due to a European Parliament vote.
The system, called eCall, detects the change in speed of a vehicle, whether or not an airbag has been inflated, and then sends data to the emergency services; which includes the location, the direction of travel,…
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Research by property agents Savills shows that commuters could be saving £3,000 on property for every minute further out of London they live. But is commuting really saving you money?
The study showed that on average, property prices within half an hour’s train ride of the capital were £458,000, but within inner London, the average jumped to £606,000. Then, for…
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If you’re driving out of the UK and into Europe, how much do you check out on the road laws before you leave?
Lots of us will give our insurance company a quick call to check that we’re covered, but then fill up and drive off. GoCompare carried out a survey that showed just that – that only half of British drivers…
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The Isle of Wight Festival is set for its biggest year ever from 9th-12th June, with a line-up featuring The Who, Queen + Adam Lambert, Faithless and Stereophonics. 2016 will see a mix of the biggest and best new music, a celebration of 40 years of punk and music venues throughout the site. With Bohemian Woods being taken…
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It seems like a bit silly question, we know, but it’s one posed by an expert in an article written for science journal Nature.
Roger McKinley is a satellite communication consultant and former president of the Royal Institute of Navigation. He believes that over-reliance on navigation aids such as sat nav systems in cars are eroding people’s natural sense of…
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The Late Late Show are back at it – and even the carpool lane proved busy for James Corden on his way to work this morning.
Joined by pop superstar and American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, the duo talk romance, sing Bruno Mars, attempt some Spanish drama, and try out some music video dance moves.
But that’s not all. Once James…
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The four-day weekend is a welcome break for most, and a great excuse to get away – but what does it mean for the UK’s transport infrastucture?
Tens of millions of people will take to the roads, railways and aeroplanes this weekend for what’s estimated to be the busiest bank holiday weekend ever.
Airports are reporting record numbers of booked travellers…
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Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found that those using shortcuts from main roads and routes during rush hours are actually increasing journey times for others.
A report published by both universities, called “Understanding Congested Travel in Urban Areas“, looked into rush hour traffic across five major cities – Boston, San Francisco, Rio…
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As I noted in a recent blog on the growing importance of online trust mechanisms, it has become clear that rating systems are integral to the new digital age.
In light of this, Liftshare is happy to announce that out of all the ratings given by members to members, over the last year, the average member rating is a near perfect 9/10…
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From the simple fact that someone has joined Liftshare, you can be pretty sure they’re a friendly, open-minded person interested in saving a bit of money, helping the planet and meeting new people.
Still, Liftshare already has of over 500,000 users from all over the world, so it becomes tricky to appreciate all the interests, experiences and skills held by members…
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This time two years ago, I felt the concept of community was somewhat outdated. The word community conjured up visuals of poorly attended village fetes with lukewarm tea and wobbly home baked quiches.
In fact, it was my perspective which was wobbly.
In writing this blog about what community is, I tried to stop myself from listing…
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This blog post has been written by a Liftshare member, Zsofi. If you’d be interested in writing a blog for us, get in touch with Lex at Liftshare HQ.
“As a traveller, I’m always interested in listening to random stories of people from all around the world. As a documentary photographer, I am always interested in sharing these stories…
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Oxfam Stewards provide volunteer staff at the UK’s top festivals whilst raising vital funds for famine relief, emergency aid, and injustice causes across the globe.
Today’s the day that volunteer applications open, and the Oxfam Stewards Liftshare Group launches. Stewards will be travelling together and sharing lifts to and from festivals and events all over the country, in order to help…
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Ford have filed a patent for an “autonomous vehicle entertainment system” to be used in their upcoming driverless vehicles. In short, it’ll turn your windscreen into a 50inch (or bigger!) film screen, for you to watch while your hi-tech car drives you wherever it is you want to go.
The mock-up images that the company have included…
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It’s been a viral staple for CBS ever since its launch, and now James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke is set to have its own standalone TV series!
Every video produced by The Late Late Show host has hit the big-time and been watched and shared across the world. But it seems that the sporadic nature of the skits just isn’t enough to…
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Festival season is almost upon us, and revellers everywhere are booking up their Liftshares to get to and from this summer’s best events as easily and cheaply as possible.
But now there’s another way to make your festival experience hassle-free and cut down on the time you spend sorting out your essentials. Enter Camplight – and here’s their…
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Loads of big events and festivals are on-board with Liftshare now, and as a lovely bunch who care about their sites and fans, we like to let you know who they all are and what they’re up to!
We caught up with Olly Purchase, who works at a festival with a difference, Big Church Day Out, to find out…
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The city of Shenzhen in China has started issuing electronic IDs to vehicles; piloting a system that sees 200,000 IDs installed to allow real-time tracking of cars.
The IDs are supplied by a central Government agency, and the first batch have been given to eight specific types of vehicles, including school buses, heavy duty trucks, and anything carrying hazardous materials or waste….
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The World Half Marathon Champions come to Cardiff on 26th March 2016, and it’s set to be the best event yet. But, there’s a lot going on in Wales’ capital, and travel can be tricky with road closures and changed services. So, here’s our full guide to getting around (other than actually during the half-marathon, that’s down to you!).
Road…
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In another big break-through for driverless vehicles following trials in Milton Keynes, convoys of driverless lorries could be taking to motorways in the UK for trials.
Report suggest that Chancelor George Osborne will confirm funding for a project in the upcoming budget announcement; allowing up to 10 autonomous trucks to convoy a few metres apart on Britain’s motorways.
The M6…
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Yep, you read right. Mercedes new E-class vehicles can overtake other vehicles and steer around bends by itself; completely automated, and even at speeds over 70mph!
The technology is so new that current laws don’t actually allow it on roads, so the manufacturer will have to amend it to be inoperable at the moment. The cars can also stop by…
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Sheffield-based festival Tramlines have announced their biggest line-up yet – and it’s one not to be missed!
Hip-hop heroes Jurassic 5 and pop icon Kelis have been added to its 2016 bill, alongside a whole host of new additions.
The festival, which takes place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July across four outdoor spaces and 15 venues across the…
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Mums are great, aren’t they? They deserve their day of luxury once a year – and how better to spend the day than actually with them in person?
Liftsharing can save you heaps of cash compared to public transport. And think of the extra presents you could buy them with the cash you’ve saved! Check out our Mothers Day ideas…
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It’s more than a minor annoyance for anyone driving a car; and as we reported previously, there’s a pothole in every 8 miles of road in the UK! But Ford think they have the answer, and have released details of their new Fusion V6 – which can detect and then adapt to potholes.
The car was actually unveiled back…
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Wychwood Festival takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse in June, with a campsite at the foot of the beautiful Prestbury Hills. They’re a little different to other music festivals, with loads on offer, and are passionate about keeping their site green and healthy. As something we think is worth liftsharing to this summer, we caught up with Festival Director…
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Getting to and from work can be boring if you’re without a liftsharer. And even worse; really expensive! ExpertMarket have compiled the 10 most expensive cities to commute to. Check them out below…
10 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Despite an unlimited day pass for public transport costing just about £4, those working in and around Buenos Aires spent 11% of their…
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Coldplay will headline the infamous Pyramid stage on the Sunday of the 2016 Glastonbury festival, it has been confirmed – making them the first act ever to headline Glasto four times!
The only festival show of the year for the alt-rock four-piece, the performance will be the culmination of their A Head Full Of Dreams tour, which sees them visiting…
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The BBC Breakfast Show this morning focussed on carsharing to work and the new statistic that a whopping 7 out of 10 people in the UK haven’t tried it – so we’ve been looking to see how we can help! Of course, we love carsharing, and we’re keen to decrease that number as much as possible.
Posing the question ‘why…
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