Car sharing has been around for a few years now, and above all, it’s growing. Because this practice has many advantages, starting with the fuel savings it allows. By the way, carpooling is the sharing of one car for travel, for example, to work or on vacation. In this way, costs are spread and it also reduces congestion on the roads, leaving fewer cars on them. The train strikes have greatly contributed to the development of this activity, which is becoming increasingly popular among motorists.

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regular lines

Therefore, everything is being done to encourage the practice of car sharing in France, in particular due to the increase in fuel prices, as well as the shortage of service stations. Therefore, the government has set a small allowance of up to 100 euros, but the local authorities also get involved. The latter are especially developing car sharing lines, somewhat similar to those that already exist for buses. The principle is very simple: signs are installed on the roadside, and users indicate their presence in the application. If a motorist passes by, he can pick it up on the way.

Flexible system

Of course, there is no set schedule like a real bus line, but this system is more flexible. All you have to do is make a request via SMS, app or phone for another carpooler to come. An à la carte and above all real-time system that will mainly develop in rural and suburban areas to facilitate access to mobility for those without a car. An Ecov representative explains that “ the goal is to develop a community of users. On our lines, more and more people meet directly at the stops without having to use an app.”