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eco-friendly trips
How safe is car-sharing?
The safety of members is a priority, and Tripshare has
made its website as secure as possible. All members’
details are stored securely in the database and only
the members’ intended travel information can be
you in touch, you can arrange to car share for your trip. For accessed by other members.
leisure or a one-off event, you can share your journey with When it comes to travelling, every member is
someone else. By doing so, you can benefit by: responsible for his or her own safety. However
lSaving money on fuel Tripshare does recommend that members follow
lSaving time by reducing congestion some simple security measures:
lReducing car parking pressures Avoid exchanging home addresses with your
lReducing environmental pollutions travelling companion before you meet them.
lMeeting new people Arrange to meet for the first time in a public place.
Inform a friend or family member of who you will be
FACT: People who car share save approx £780 per year travelling with, when and to where.
It’s that simple so log on today to see how you could benefit Make sure you see each other’s IDs – passports,
from car sharing...you’ll be sharing travel, sharing cost and student cards or driving licences – so you know
sharing company. you’re travelling with the right person.
Simply register your details and enter your planned journey, You are under no obligation to go ahead with any
where and when you are planning your trip and the system car-share arrangement. If you have any doubts
will automatically try and find a suitable match for you. about your travelling companion, for any reason,
This can be for one off trips, daily commutes, school-runs then you don’t have to travel with them.
or occasional trips.
The registration process asks for your full name, email It is your responsibility to check that the person you
address, telephone number and home postcode amongst are sharing with has all the legal driving documents,
other things, but please be assured that this is just for such as driving licence, car insurance, MOT and car
security reasons and that we are registered with the Data tax.
Protection Act 1998.
The Tripshare system works using a very neutral process of
identification through a simple ‘nick name’, no further Though individual, members are able to search a network
personal information is shared without prior consent. that covers the whole of the UK posting any type of journey
Members of private schemes can search for potential at any time. They can also find matches to car share and taxi
matches inside and outside their private schemes. share as well as finding walking and cycling buddies.
Same sex searching is available i.e. Females can decide to To find out how you can start car sharing, visit
just search for other females to share their journey with www.dgtripshare.com
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