Beat the fuel price rise – Car Share!
According to the Daily Telegraph, the cost of filling the tank of a small family car will cost £2 more today than it did this time last week.
Fuel duty has gone up by 1p a litre this week (then another 1p in October and another in January). This – along with soaring prices at the petrol pumps - is going to add a substantial amount to your annual fuel bill, especially if you commute a long way each day.
Recently the AA said that families are spending £52 a month more on petrol than a year ago – and that was before the fuel duty increase! But we have a suggestion of a way to avoid being hit too hard.
If you haven’t signed up already, this is the time to join our car-share scheme, www.carsharesomerset.com. The typical commuter who car-shares every day saves literally hundreds of pounds a year. What would you do with all that extra money?!
Beat the fuel duty increases and sign up for free at www.carsharesomerset.com
News Archive
- 06/09/2010 - 12:28Taunton now has a fantastic new outdoor space that also makes walking and cycling across town much easier.
- 06/09/2010 - 09:52Freight Transport Association demands cheaper access to Wales for HGVs
- 03/09/2010 - 11:37
New research claims motorists no longer consider cyclists "weirdy beardy Guardian readers"
- 03/09/2010 - 11:27This national award is given to the organisation that can demonstrate the biggest strides towards making their offices more accessible to commuters
- 01/09/2010 - 09:19Wellington now has a new bus service linking it directly with its nearest mainline railway station.
- 01/09/2010 - 09:13First have introduced a number of changes to their bus services from 5th September.
- 27/08/2010 - 11:30Amid widespread coverage in the national and local media, SSDC has released a press statement.
- 23/08/2010 - 13:48The scheme is being launched at Tesco's Extra store in Baldock, Hertfordshire, as a pilot.
- 23/08/2010 - 13:36A recent report by the FSB has ignored the impact travel planning can make in reducing businesses' CO2 emissions.
- 06/08/2010 - 09:08
A new bus service was launched on Monday, meaning that both of the Yeovil's railway stations are now linked by a single bus route.
- 02/08/2010 - 15:12Over half of UK car drivers find driving on Britain’s roads stressful, according to report
- 29/07/2010 - 10:01Transport secretary Philip Hammond has confirmed that motorists will still receive up to £5,000 towards the purchase of an ultra-low-carbon car from January 2011.
- 23/07/2010 - 14:22
Workmen painting white lines on a road left a gap for a dead badger because they said it was not their responsibility to move it.
- 22/07/2010 - 10:26Logistics firm DHL has chosen the UK to trial an 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck.
- 22/07/2010 - 09:55A new season of programmes on camping and getting out by bike has started on the BBC.
- 20/07/2010 - 15:05Cookswood Quarry was given delegated approval at Mendip's planning board on 21st July.
- 19/07/2010 - 09:59Do you have an item of news or an event that you'd like to share with others? Here's how.
- 13/07/2010 - 13:04Love your local park? Take part in the "Postcards from the Park" photo competition to be in with a chance of winning some wonderful prizes.
- 01/07/2010 - 09:48We are seeking a contractor to help us to provide a range of services to support and increase cycling...
- 25/06/2010 - 14:04
Residents and visitors in Taunton now have a new way to travel
- 02/06/2010 - 14:13
Travel by foot, bike or public transport for the chance to win prizes!
- 25/05/2010 - 12:47Over 50,000 journeys have been made on the Taunton Gateway Park & Ride service since it opened in November 2009...
- 21/05/2010 - 08:24Drivers are reducing their speed because of the rising cost of fuel...
- 04/05/2010 - 11:42Save on attractions, restaurants and hotels...
- 26/04/2010 - 09:13Motorists needlessly increase fuel bills and safety risks by not keeping tyres properly inflated.
- 22/04/2010 - 10:54
Steve Wheen takes an unusual stand against the state of his local roads
- 19/04/2010 - 07:24
World-class cycling comes back to Somerset for two days this September
- 09/04/2010 - 14:49
Commuters are about to feel the pinch of the recent hike in fuel prices
- 23/03/2010 - 12:50Rachel Benyon from South Petherton is taking on the cycle ride of a lifetime!
- 11/03/2010 - 15:37Somerset County Council (SCC) is asking businesses and hauliers how they could be assisted by the work the Council does in managing freight routes in the county.
- 26/02/2010 - 09:11
Seven celebrities are cycling the length of the UK next week in a charity ride that will come through Somerset
- 22/02/2010 - 10:55Sunday 6 June 2010 - Get cycling, have fun, raise money!
- 17/02/2010 - 08:50People who can choose their own working hours enjoy better physical and mental health.
- 08/02/2010 - 10:40Somerset cyclists get the chance to ride Tour of Britain route to raise money
- 25/01/2010 - 10:33
Nine-thousand people signed petition to Government demanding safer roads
- 20/01/2010 - 13:19Somerset County Council is seeking early engagement on a new document to help deliver smarter travel measures and reduced car traffic.
- 05/01/2010 - 14:06
WebberBus is offering to reward regular passengers with free bus travel.
- 05/01/2010 - 12:21
Recent weather conditions have showed the importance of ensuring businesses take stock of the impact of commuting on their business operations.
- 22/12/2009 - 14:49Cyclists are joining together to demonstrate their commitment to healthy travel.
- 03/12/2009 - 08:44Vivary Park has been recognised for its easy access
- 01/12/2009 - 09:31Two recent surveys revealed an ever-increasing enthusiasm for car-sharing among people in Britain.
- 30/11/2009 - 17:29
Almost 60% admitted to swearing and making rude gestures on the roads
- 24/11/2009 - 10:52Somerset County Council is asking how to make the centre of Taunton a better place for shoppers.
- 17/11/2009 - 17:17A new quick and easy calculator for business commuting emissions has been launched by Moving Forward
- 16/11/2009 - 14:23Train fares are set to rise by the lowest rate since rail privatisation in the mid-1990s.
- 16/11/2009 - 13:40A new Government campaign illustrates that even small changes in our travel habits can add up to a big difference.
- 11/11/2009 - 13:22
A railway cycle path project in South Somerset has won a high profile award.
- 09/11/2009 - 16:08Commuters and shoppers are about to get a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way of travelling into Taunton...
- 04/11/2009 - 16:01A Government scheme's been introduced to challenge businesses to become cycle friendly employers...
- 23/10/2009 - 08:17Calling all drivers in the Cheddar, Axbridge and Mendip areas!
- 20/10/2009 - 10:19The man who invented the folding Brompton bicycle has been honoured by the Duke of Edinburgh...
- 09/10/2009 - 11:38Somerset County Council is giving organisations across the county the chance to show off their commitment to sustainable travel, through the “Smarter Travel Management Awards 2009”...
- 06/10/2009 - 11:43Great discounted offers on Family & Friends, 16-25, and Senior Railcards for a limited time only...
- 24/09/2009 - 16:47
Inward investment body Into Somerset has commissioned an eye-catching railway advertising campaign aimed at encouraging fed-up entrepreneurs to give up the rat race and relocate to Somerset.
- 23/09/2009 - 20:23
A date has been set to decide the fate of a major planning application for a mixed-use development in Bridgwater, Somerset.
- 15/09/2009 - 16:27To assist developers prepare high quality travel plans, we have updated our travel plans contents checklist
- 14/09/2009 - 15:07The Moving Forward team will be out and about for the Tour of Britain this week
- 14/09/2009 - 13:20New research has found when cyclists ride in dedicated cycle lanes motorists give them less room...
- 09/09/2009 - 08:31A new programme of twice-weekly health walks for the Autumn begins in Taunton this week.
- 01/09/2009 - 15:18Fuel prices have gone up across the country with a rise of 2 pence per litre in duty.
- 26/08/2009 - 15:11South West Trains is to extend the UK rail network’s first green cycle hire initiative following a successful pilot scheme.
- 26/08/2009 - 09:04
Ken Roberts from Fitzhead is about to embark on a 45,000 mile trip on two wheels.
- 13/08/2009 - 08:25Visit Somerset is helping you to reduce the impact of your leisure trips on the environment and your pocket.
- 13/08/2009 - 07:54£500,000 is being invested in the bus network for Bridgwater in an effort to revolutionise bus travel in the area.
- 30/07/2009 - 08:47The Moving Forward two-week workplace cycle challenge saved 33,470 car miles and 4,600 kg CO2 emissions in Bridgwater and Taunton.
- 27/07/2009 - 14:32South West Trains encourage people to leave the car behind for weekend leisure trips.
- 22/07/2009 - 14:51Major work to Taunton’s Obridge Viaduct will start next month, as part of Somerset County Council plans to improve pedestrian access along the route.
- 22/07/2009 - 14:41If you’re a cyclist, or thinking about taking up cycling, you’re part of a growing movement, because riding a bike has become so popular that shops are running out.
- 10/07/2009 - 17:41
Louise Webster takes up new role to oversee move to greater sustainability in the NHS
- 03/07/2009 - 15:24Somerset Leisure has just announced a summer programme of cycling activity days for children.
- 14/06/2009 - 11:09
For this year’s Glastonbury festival, concert-goers are once again being provided with information about the range of alternative travel options.
- 12/06/2009 - 11:17A new summer programme of twice-weekly health walks has begun in Taunton.
- 11/06/2009 - 08:10Workers in Taunton and Bridgwater are being encouraged to sign up to a challenge that could see them win prizes for getting on their bikes.
- 03/06/2009 - 11:11Somerset County Council is inviting people to sign up to save money and reduce their CO2 emissions for National Liftshare Day.
- 01/06/2009 - 17:16
CABE’s study gives examples of where good design can help manage car parking as well as provide for communities and social space.
- 01/06/2009 - 12:27The website is aimed at travel plan coordinators and developers, to assist them in travel planning.
- 01/06/2009 - 11:54
A new set of Travel Plan Fees has been introduced by Somerset County Council in relation to planning applications.
- 28/05/2009 - 14:21
Passengers who use bus services in Sedgemoor and Mendip will be able to get on and off the bus more easily, thanks to Somerset County Council.
- 08/05/2009 - 16:03
Moving Forward is encouraging businesses to complete a survey on National Work From Home Day.
- 08/05/2009 - 15:56
Three organisations have come forward highlighting the huge demand for smarter travel choices.
- 07/05/2009 - 07:35Fancy trying out cheaper rail travel? Sign up for a free trial of the Family & Friends Railcard...
- 29/04/2009 - 14:02Roads to be named after a fictional world at a smarter travel housing site in Wincanton, Somerset.
- 29/04/2009 - 13:41
Two events are being offered to business in Somerset to reduce their carbon emissions and save money through better use of virtual travel.
- 24/04/2009 - 15:56Lord Adonis experiences what it's really like on Britain's trains...
- 06/04/2009 - 10:30Finding up-to-date information on public transport has just become easier with the relaunch of the the Traveline South West website.
- 02/04/2009 - 11:38First will be making changes to some bus services in Somerset from May 2009...
- 31/03/2009 - 18:09West Somerset and South Somerset District Councils have both been working at getting the most out of their travel this spring.
- 23/03/2009 - 10:08Women are still less willing than men to get on two wheels according to research by Sustrans.
- 19/03/2009 - 10:43People in Minehead will now be able to travel by car without the expense of running their own.
- 10/03/2009 - 15:03Business Link's drive to reduce waste and save energy - to help businesses save money
- 06/03/2009 - 15:39There’s still chance for you to submit your entry to the Bicycle Film Festival 2009...
- 20/02/2009 - 14:16
British rail travellers get worst deal on tickets in Europe, a report has found.
- 17/02/2009 - 14:54UK Rail Network’s first green cycle hire initiative launched.
- 28/01/2009 - 09:07Get fit and save money by changing the way you travel to work.
- 28/01/2009 - 09:04'Change 4 Life' is a new campaign to encourage people to kickstart a healthy lifestyle.
