Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is carpooling?

Carpooling is when two or more people share a ride to a common or nearby destination. Carpooling is typically suited for the trip to work, school or university.

Some people choose to carpool just once or twice a week, while others may choose to carpool every day.

2. What does my business need a carpool scheme?

An effective carpool scheme can deliver significant financial benefits by reducing parking requirements and increasing employee productivity. It can also help you manage the demand for limited parking spaces or release land for more profitable use.

Your employees will also benefit from being able to dramatically reduce the cost of their journey to work by sharing with colleagues. They also benefit from reduced levels of stress resulting in a happier, more motivated workforce.

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3. What are the advantages of a ShareMyCar.com carpool scheme?

We have invested heavily in creating the best technology to power your carpool scheme. The scale of this investment would not be cost-effective for an individual organisation to do in-house.

Our systems have been designed to ensure both the privacy of your information and the accuracy of your match results. Advanced geocoding technology and profile based filtering deliver unsurpasssed match results.

We also provide detailed management reports to allow you to easily assess the effectiveness of your carpool scheme.

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4. What sort of savings should I expect?

When you take into account the benefits for your company, your employees and the environment, the overall impact of a carpool scheme is staggering.

The total financial benefits for an average company are in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for every 1,000 employees. However, the cost of establishing and running an effective carpool scheme represents just a small fraction of these savings.

5. How can I find out more?

Please contact us to find out more about how your business can benefit from a ShareMyCar.com carpool scheme.