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There’s a growing feeling among the motoring public in the UK that there are too many cars on the road. To help address this problem, you might share a car with other people.
While there are a few practical obstacles to an effective car-share (you’ll need to coordinate with people who won’t want to drive the car at the same time as you, for example), car-sharing is a practice with many benefits. Let’s take a look at a few of the more salient ones.
Environmental Benefits of Car Sharing
Car sharing is better for the environment. If two people are both using the same car, then the need for a new car to be manufactured is removed. This confers a considerable environmental benefit. Car sharing might also reduce the number of cars on the road at any one time, which will lead to less congestion, and lowered emissions.
Financial Savings for City Dwellers
If you only need occasional access to a vehicle, then sharing it with someone else can be financially desirable, too. You won’t need to pay full price for things like maintenance, insurance, and parking – all of these costs can be split with other people.
For drivers who are only occasionally taking very short trips, the cost of keeping a car on the road and running can be difficult to justify. It’s in these instances that the case for car sharing becomes especially compelling. Why own a car, and pay for the privilege, when you can share one instead?
Temporary Insurance Solutions
So, how does insurance work if you’re only driving the car for some of the time? In many cases, the best option is temporary insurance. If you’re only driving the car for a few days out of every given month, then it might not make financial sense to insure it for every day. Temporary car insurance will ensure that you’re safe and legal, without placing you under a large financial burden.
Convenience and Flexibility
By sharing a car, you won’t have to worry about parking it. You might be able to venture into a given town or city centre via a shared car, and then hand it over to another person travelling in the opposite direction. For shift workers, this can make life much more convenient. You might get a little of the freedom that comes with driving – but, since you’ll still have access to public transport, you won’t be entirely reliant on the car.
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