Press Release: Brighton Company Tackles Global Warming (Latest 7 Magazine)

www.catcharide.co.uk, a young Brighton-based company has found a way to help solve the problem of global warming. An online car-sharing service, it matches passengers and drivers to destinations throughout the UK.

As the Kyoto Protocol comes into force, a US government report lays the blame for global warming on carbon dioxide emissions.

Thanks to catcharide, there's now an easy way to help our poor beleaguered planet and save money at the same time. Car-sharing not only reduces carbon dioxide emissions- it is also an effective way of saving money and reducing pollution and congestion.

Transport now contributes more than 19% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. Of this, 94% comes from road transport which highlights the extent to which our individual journeys contribute to global warming. At present, at least 325,000 cars travelling on Sussex roads have only one person in them.

Founder Juliet Greig says "Not only are members making a contribution to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, but they save money as well. It's a win-win situation for everyone."

Drivers receive up to 10p per passenger per mile (to contribute to running costs), while passengers get a more convenient and cost-effective journey.

Merle Kessler

About Us

Ten Million Empty Car Seats On British Roads Every Day

In Britain there are twenty four million cars. This is ten times as many as in the 1950s. The roads are becoming more congested every year, in spite of government targets.

We created this website because we wanted a convenient travel option that would save people money and reduce road congestion at the same time. With the increase in the price of oil and worries about fossil fuels running out in the near future, the logical solution is for people to share more of their car journeys with other people heading the same way.

Notice that during the rush hour many people are commuting long distances alone, with four spare seats in their cars. If they each shared with three other people, that would potentially be three cars off the roads and a fair amount of petrol money in the driver's pocket (up to 10p per mile per person). If more people offered their car journeys and shared costs, we all would benefit. Also, it's more fun to travel with other people than to drive for miles on your lonesome!

If you have any comments or suggestions about the site, or if you have any interesting stories to share with us about your journeys, please write to the team at contact@catcharide.co.uk

Looking forward to your news

Happy travels!

Juliet Greig
website manager
Hove
East Sussex

www.catcharide.co.uk