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Last Updated: Wednesday, 6 April, 2005, 19:19 GMT 20:19 UK
Council relaunches car share plan
Car sharing
The council hopes the scheme will reduce traffic
Motorists in Leeds are being encouraged to help reduce rush hour traffic by joining the city's car sharing scheme.

Carshareleeds.com has 550 existing members and councillors are relaunching the scheme in a fresh attempt to cut congestion and parking problems.

People who join the internet-based service are put in contact with other possible travelling companions.

Councillor Stuart Andrew, member for transport, urged more people to join the "practical" scheme.

Cost effective

People who want to join need to register their journey details on the database, which will search for potential matches.

It can be used just once or on a regular basis.

Mr Andrew said: "Car sharing is a practical and environmentally friendly solution which really makes sense.

"It not only helps to reduce pollution and congestion on the roads around Leeds but is also cost effective for travellers."


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