More journeys made together
A shared commute can be…
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A fuel-saving commute
Sharing a ride with colleagues who also typically commute by car could help you split the fuel bill and use less fuel overall - making the daily commute a bit smarter for everyone.
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A less trafficky commute
Every empty passenger seat could mean one less car on the road —and usually a quicker, less stressful trip for everyone. It’s a small change that can make a noticeable difference in how smoothly traffic flows.
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A happier commute
Sharing your commute can boost your mood — studies show a bit of morning conversation can lift your spirits and support your mental wellbeing. 2
Help to start your carpooling journey…
Sign up to Liftshare to save money and meet new people
To help you start carpooling, we’ve joined forces with Liftshare, who are driving the change with their UK-wide lift-sharing community. Liftshare members save over £1,000 every year3 and, with 700,000 people already on board, it’s easy to find someone going your way.
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Unlock the power of lift sharing
Discover the potential of lift sharing and learn how you can make a positive impact by making fewer solo car journeys.
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Lift sharing etiquette
From first impressions to conversation-starters, hear from a seasoned pro on how to get into gear with lift sharing.
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Meet the Lift sharers
Good chat, good snacks, and money saved? Find out why people love sharing lifts in the UK.
- Source: NTS0905, UK National Travel Survey 2021, Department for Transport.
- Sources: National Academies Press, Robbins WA, Berman BA, Stone DS. Health Effects of Vanpooling to Work. Workplace Health & Safety. 2015;63(12):554-563, BlaBlaCar.
- Source Liftshare.
Savings calculations are based on data provided for confirmed sharers in a Liftshare team on 21st October 2025 (utilizing data for CO2 savings, miles taken off the road and average cost of driving for confirmed sharers in a Liftshare team).
Average cost of driving is calculated based on 10,325 responses to the Mobilityways Commuter Census 2024, and its stated average days per week commuting and distance to work. Liftshare took the average cost of driving in 2024 from external sources such as RAC (which was used to calculate the suggested contribution on Liftshare), to calculate an annual cost per person (being 1.39 Price per Litre of Petrol and 39.8 Miles per Gallon. The saving amount is half of these annual costs, based on sharing with one other person.”