2007 Press Releases
Presentation on Car Sharing Scheme in Cork City, 6 March
In order to improve occasional access to a car for people who don't
(want to) own one or who want to replace a second family car, Cork City
Council Traffic Division are planning to set-up a car sharing scheme in
the city. These schemes (also known as Car Clubs) have been operating
successfully in many parts of continental Europe, the UK and the US for
many years.
Once subscribed to the scheme, people can have access to a car they
need at short notice. The use is charged by the hour or by mileage.
Vehicles are located at several car sharing stations throughout the
city. Hence, car sharing provides a more convenient and flexible access
to a vehicle compared to traditional car rentals and is meant for those
who need to get a car more frequently, but not on a daily basis.
Note: Car Sharing is NOT to be confused with the UCC Car Pooling scheme
(formerly also named "car sharing"), where members of staff share the
journey to work in one car at a time.
UCC aims to participate in this City Council scheme, having several
vehicles located in the College area to provide access to a car for
students and members of staff, for both college related and private
use.
A lunchtime presentation by Richard Armitage, consultant to City
Council for the Cork Car Sharing feasibility study, followed by Q&A
and discussion, will be hosted by UCC on Tuesday, 6 March, 1pm- 2pm,
O'Rahilly Bldg 1.23.
All staff and students are very welcome.
Enquiries: Stephan Koch, Commuter Plan Manager, Buildings and Estates, UCC, s.koch@ucc.ie
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