Creating a transportation sector that is as green as possible is essential to combating climate change. These apps have made it simple to contribute to a sustainable future while commuting.
1. BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel network enabling over 90 million members to share a ride across 22 markets. BlaBlaCar allows users to fill in queries on where they need to travel, and what mode of transportation they prefer. The app then fills empty seats by connecting users looking to carpool or pick up a bus. Users can expect to spend less on travel costs with BlaBlaCar’s rates. The app makes travel more environmentally friendly and human-friendly. BlaBlaCar says they help save 1.6M tons of CO2 and enable 120M connections annually.
Users: 90 Million +
Cost: Varies Depending on Transportation Mode and Destination
2. PlugShare
With over 44,000 charging stations, PlugShare makes it easy for users to quickly find a location to charge their electric vehicles. Electric vehicle owners know the struggle of trying to find a charging location on a trip; PlugShare makes it simple. If you are planning a road trip or are a new electric vehicle owner, the app helps you prepare. You can search for charging stations by state, city, postal code, or address.
Users: 1 Million +
Cost: Free
3. Lime
Lime is an innovative sustainable transportation platform. Users can rent from Lime’s electric fleet that includes mopeds, scooters, and electric bikes. Over 150,000 rides powered by renewable energy have been rented through Lime, saving 32 million miles of car travel and 1.3 million gallons of gas. The mission of Lime is to provide safe, sustainable, and reliable transport opportunities for commuters. All users of the app need to rent from Lime’s fleet is an uploaded payment method. The app makes it a seamless process from pickup to drop-off. Lime also offers updated metrics regularly, to inform users of the environmental progress they are contributing to.
Users: 2 Million +
Cost: Free to Download – Rental Prices Vary `