How can car clubs help social inclusion?
Car clubs provide access to a car without the need for ownership. Cars are parked locally, overheads are low – membership is typically 50/year – and cars can be hired by the hour. The Social Exclusion Unit transport report identifies several types of journey for which lack of transport can be a barrier to inclusion. Car club membership is not the right solution for some journeys, such as the daily commute; but it could help socially excluded people by enabling access to facilities they can’t easily access by other modes – whether it’s healthcare, shops, job interviews or social activities.
