Lift scheme aims to cut Oxfordshire road congestion

6th August 2010

MOTORISTS are being asked to open their car doors to fellow commuters with a new lift-sharing scheme aimed at cutting the congestion on Oxfordshire’s roads.

Oxfordshire is to spend £30,000 over the next three years to run a website called Oxfordshire Car Share which encourages people to travel together to save money on fuel and parking, and cut carbon emissions.

The authority will spend a further £4,500 advertising the online service, which matches up drivers and passengers who are doing similar journeys and can realistically commute together.

Liftshare, the private firm operating the website, estimates the average commuter saves £780 a year by sharing a regular journey.