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Europeans Share Cars, Save Money

Posted by: Jeffrey Goodman
Thanks to: Jeffrey Goodman
11 June 2004 - 6:00am

Rather than own a car they barely use, many Europeans are forming joint-use car clubs to ease the hassle of city life without a loss of independence.

Following Switzerland's lead, organized car sharing schemes are sweeping the Continent, finding a following with city-dwellers put-off by the high cost of automobile ownership. The community-based approach to private transportation could augment mass transit and ease traffic issues in large cities.

Full Story: Share don't buy. Drivers embrace car-based transport solution
Source: The Guardian Unlimited, June 9, 2004
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