Joining a car share scheme is a great way to save on the cost of car ownership while still maintaining access to a car when you need it.
Car sharing is a cost-effective and more environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car. Research shows that one car share vehicle can replace between seven to ten privately owned vehicles.
This helps reduce congestion, demand for on-street car parking and car dependence. It also promotes sharing of resources and makes non-car-owning lifestyles more viable in Yarra.
How car sharing works
You need to join a car sharing organisation, then you can rent cars on demand – either by the hour or by the day.
What you need to know
- Members pay each time they use a shared car
- Cars are parked in special reserved parking spots (called 'pods’)
- Cars can be booked by phone or on the internet
- Cars can be booked for trips as short as one hour
- Petrol, insurance, registration, maintenance and cleaning are included in the hire charge
For every one car share vehicle, between seven and ten privately owned cars are off the road. This reduces demand for on-street parking as well as congestion in Yarra. Making the street in Yarra more enjoyable and safer for everyone living, working and travelling through Yarra.
Yes! Businesses can make use of car share to avoid the costs and having to maintain a car fleet for business purposes.