Join a share car program
What is a share car?
Carshare programs offer short term access to local cars and vans. Fuel and insurance included covered as part of the booking. You can book these vehicles via app, web or over the phone. Car share operators offer a range of vehicles including cars, utes and vans. You can even book pet friendly cars and cars with child safety seats.
Why should I use a share car?
Car share programs reduce the total amount of vehicles on the road by allowing multiple people to use the same vehicle. Vehicles are often modern and fuel-efficient reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community. By using a shared car, congestion on our roads is reduced and motorists only pay for the time they use the vehicle making this an affordable option for many residents.
Owning a car has many sunk costs, such as depreciation and licencing. These costs can make the decision to drive the default choice to get around. Car sharing makes these hidden costs more visible and payable each time you choose to drive.
Where can I locate a share car?
There more than 100 locations within Merri-bek where you can find a carshare vehicle. To find the one closest to you visit one of the carshare websites at:
