17 May SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY: FOCUS ON CARPOOLING

Home-to-work journeys are often a source of stress and can generate significant mileage costs if you do not live near your place of work. A user-friendly, economical and ecological alternative is increasingly used in companies: carpooling.

If in 2008 only 1% of French people used it, in 2020 it is nearly 900 French people who carpool every day to go to work according to the Ministry of Ecological Transition. A considerable increase in accordance with the objectives set by the government: that there are nearly 3 daily carpooling trips in 000.

But how to set up a carpooling service in business? What are the advantages ? Is this solution eligible for aid? Takagreen answers all your questions.

1. Home-to-work carpooling services

There are several players in the home-to-work carpooling market. Takagreen recommends its partners specialized in medium-short distance journeys:

• KLAXIT : The specialist in the creation of corporate carpooling networks offers an application that allows you to find a carpooler in just a few clicks. To create local carpooling networks, Klaxit relies on companies that offer the service to their employees, and local authorities that subsidize journeys made by carpooling.
• YOUNGO : If you are a fan of electric vehicles and your premises are located in Ile-de-France, Youngo is the solution for you. Indeed, this company offers carpooling in 100% electric sedans.
• MOBICOOP : Whether through their online site or through the development of a white label web platform, Mobicoop facilitates home-work journeys. A customizable service according to your requirements, your needs, your target and your territory or organization.

2. Why opt for home-work carpooling?

• Improve employee satisfaction
• Strengthen the cohesion of your teams
• Reduce your environmental impact by pooling travel
• Realize the implementation of your Sustainable Mobility Plan

3. Help available?

As explained above, home-to-work carpooling is eligible for the Sustainable Mobility Package. Indeed, the Sustainable Mobility Package came into force in May 2010 to encourage the use of cleaner modes of transport for home-work journeys. This financial system is exempt from employer contributions and can go up to €500 / year and per employee. To find out more, visit here.