The project was started by two enthusiasts Xavier Charles and Adrien Zask. The first of them has a car registered in his name, pays compulsory insurance, but leaves it to other residents on the condition that they follow certain rules.
It is primarily a co-payment for maintenance costs, regular technical inspections and, of course, also for fuel. “It will cost each person 25 cents (6 CZK) per kilometer, including gasoline,” said Mr. Xavier, according to the 7sur7 server.
Each user records the distance traveled in a small notebook, and the numbers must agree with the tachometer. As for the keys, they are entrusted to the owner of a local bar with a newsstand, which is open daily from seven in the morning to ten in the evening.
“It’s not common, but it reflects the spirit of the community, which is based on mutual support, solidarity and an atmosphere of trust. I like it and I’m quite proud of this initiative,” confirmed Mrs. Pomme, who assigns the vehicle keys to interested parties based on how they made an online reservation.
Users have also created a discussion group in which they share their experiences or current information about the condition of the car. A shared vehicle travels about 10,000 kilometers per year, i.e. about 27 kilometers per day.
One of its users is Mrs. Diane, who works on several farms in the region. With his low salary, he doesn’t want to invest in a new car.
“I normally ride an electric bike, if the journey takes me 15 to 20 minutes. But if I have to combine work and private meetings, I come to get a car,” she confirmed to the FranceInfo server. “We share the costs, which is good, and it’s also ecological,” she added.
Meanwhile, the idea has caught on in one neighboring village, where about 40 drivers share seven vehicles.
