Westminster City Council launch car sharing scheme

Westminster City Council has unveiled a new char sharing scheme which will offer 40 hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) to car club members at a competitive price.

Westminster City Council has also installed new charging infrastructure to supplement the increase in EVs, which are available at a £7 hourly rate. The move is part of the Car Club Strategy for London, which was announced last May by Transport for London (TfL).

Heather Acton Westminster City Council’s cabinet member for parking and sustainability, said: “Electric vehicles are key to helping address pollution. Giving more people the chance to drive an electric car in London, and on a shared basis, is a big step towards creating a greener city.

“We are delighted that residents and visitors to Westminster will have the opportunity to try out these vehicles. Car sharing makes so much sense in central London, where a private car is not often needed.”

The Council is also in the process of bidding for funds to create a Low Emissions Neighbourhood in Marylebone, with an ‘air force’ scheme to educate people about engine idling impacts.

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