05/10/10…Join Oxfordshire’s Car Share scheme

OXFORDSHIRE County Council is urging people to consider joining Oxfordshire CarShare to mark national Liftshare week (October 4-8).

The free service at www.oxfordshirecarshare.com is a great way to experience the benefits of car sharing and is available to anyone travelling in or through Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, Councillor Rodney Rose said: “We are asking people to consider celebrating Liftshare Week by joining Oxfordshire CarShare.

“Whether you drive or not, the website provides the opportunity to choose a travelling companion – or even companions – significantly reducing petrol and parking costs, decreasing pollution and cutting rush-hour congestion. There are no obligations involved in joining the service and it is completely free.”

The average member of the Liftshare network saves over