Better accessibility: six Greenwheels shared cars in Kerkrade
Kerkrade has had six Greenwheels shared cars since this month. A shared car is ideal if you don't need a car every day. You have all the advantages of a car, without the fixed costs.
You will find Greenwheels' Volkwagen Up's at fixed locations where you can pick up and return the car:
- Kerkrade Center Station
- Eygelshoven Hopel station
- Patronage Street
- Old Hickory Square
- Maria Goretti Square
- Kremer Street
Only pay for a car when you need it
Don't have your own car, do you often travel by bike or public transport, but would still find it convenient to be able to use a car from time to time? For example, for a trip to friends who live far from a train station or to transport things? Then a shared car is a great solution!
You only pay for a shared car when you need it. And that saves you on fixed expenses such as depreciation, taxes, insurance, a parking permit, MOT inspections, repairs and so on...So even if you still have your own car, but use it infrequently or irregularly, you can save money by switching to using a shared car.
Share cars provide better accessibility as well as more space
Using shared cars also has other advantages. Alderman Alexander Geers (Traffic, Public Space): "Thanks to these shared cars, more places in and around Kerkrade will become more accessible for people who do not have their own car. And if more people start sharing cars, we will also have more space left over in the future to make our town even greener."
Because a shared car not only makes places that are more difficult to reach by public transport accessible to people without cars. Share cars also reduce the number of private cars on the street.
When fewer people own cars, it reduces CO2 emissions. Fewer cars also create more space in the neighborhood. Because if fewer people own cars, they won't need a parking space. This leaves more space for greenery.
How does that work, such a shared car?
Residents who want to use the shared cars can sign up through the Greenwheels website or app. You reserve the car through the app, either far in advance or just before you leave. You then pay for the time and miles you drive the shared car. After use, you put the car back in its place. Your ride is always insured and fuel and road tax are already included in the amount you pay for your ride. There is also always 24/7 (breakdown) assistance.
Learn more about the use and cost of a loaner car on the Greenwheels website
