Although active travel modes are a great way to stay fit and public transport can help ease congestion, they’re not always viable for getting where you need to go when you need to. Sometimes, there is no realistic alternative to travelling by car.
This website aims to provide a range of travel choices to help you travel sustainably and to mitigate car emissions and traffic congestion. However, when car travel is essential, it’s good to be aware of the opportunities and conditions in your area, such as car sharing and live traffic updates.
Check out the latest travel updates on Somerset’s journey planner and look out for planned road works.
Car sharing
Do you often find yourself travelling alone in your car? If you choose to share the journey with someone else, you could halve the costs of your fuel and parking while also reducing congestion and helping the planet.
There are several online care-share schemes available that can help you find others who are looking to share their car journey. Liftshare is the largest car-sharing scheme in the UK with over 700,000 people registered. It’s free and easy to join and a great way to ease the stress and boredom of driving.
Take a look at the Liftshare savings calculator to see how much you could save by sharing your journey.
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