{"id":459,"date":"2017-10-05T08:10:07","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T08:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/estates-transport-news\/?p=459"},"modified":"2017-10-05T08:10:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T08:10:07","slug":"liftshare-week-2017-i-cant-liftshare-because","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/estates-transport-news\/2017\/10\/05\/liftshare-week-2017-i-cant-liftshare-because\/","title":{"rendered":"Liftshare Week 2017: \u2018I can\u2019t Liftshare because\u2026\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter where that sentence ends, we can guarantee that we\u2019ve probably heard it before. In fact, we think we could probably write a book about reasons not to share (it wouldn\u2019t be on any bestseller lists, though).<\/p>\n<p><strong>And do you know what? We understand. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We understand that sharing isn\u2019t always practical or even the best solution for you, every day of the week. That\u2019s why Liftshare is designed to be as flexible as you need it to be.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to car share every day to make a difference! Even based on sharing just once a week, you\u2019d be surprised how much the benefits add up over time; we\u2019re talking financial savings, as well as reducing your carbon footprint and decreasing congestion and parking pressures. Plus you might make great new connections through giving it a go!<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of the most common barriers to sharing we hear, and some handy solutions to help you think outside the box\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t Liftshare because\u2026 I have small children\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The school run can require its own extensive events management team to pull off each morning, we can understand that adding sharing into the mix can be daunting. Here are some options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you alternate the school run with a partner? Why not try sharing once or twice a week, when you\u2019re off-duty?<\/li>\n<li>Why not add your journey to Liftshare using the postcode of the children\u2019s school as the start point? Who knows, you could pick someone up en route.<\/li>\n<li>Does anyone else at the University of Kent have children at the same school? Or in the same area? They might be making a similar journey to you at a similar time- perfect conditions for a Liftshare!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t Liftshare because\u2026 I go to [insert activity here] straight from work<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know you\u2019re all busy living your lives outside work, and sharing your journey might not always be your highest priority, and that\u2019s ok. However, sharing is still possible! How about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you like going to the local gym after work, the chances are, someone else from Kent could be heading there, too! You could discover a new gym-buddy, too!<\/li>\n<li>If your activity means you leave the house very early or don\u2019t go straight home after work, could you give someone a lift just one-way? You could save someone from waiting around for public transport once a day!<\/li>\n<li>Are there any nights of the week that you\u2019re not busy? Could you share your journey once or twice a week, on the days that you do go straight home?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t Liftshare because\u2026 I work part time\/from home a lot\/flexible hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is where the flexibility of the Liftshare system comes into its own! Read on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let us reiterate: you don\u2019t have to share every day! Add your journey to the system and use the box for additional information about your journey to outline your circumstances if you work inconsistent hours. The system is designed to match similar journeys and allow you to communicate between each other so that sharing can work for you. It\u2019s completely different from booking a taxi or a ticket on public transport.<\/li>\n<li>Could you commit to sharing once a week? If you\u2019re flexible, perhaps you could choose to come into work on the day your Liftshare match works? Even once every two weeks is great!<\/li>\n<li>Our messaging system is designed to help you communicate quickly, particularly if you download the Liftshare Companion app- you can send messages quickly and easily from your phone, so if you get called into the office at the last minute, you can send a message to your Liftshare match immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This Liftshare Week, all we ask is that you give sharing a try. No commitment, no strings attached.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Chance To Win \u00a3250!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are so certain that there\u2019s someone for everyone to share with, no matter your circumstances, that are putting our money where our mouth is.<\/p>\n<p>Between the dates of 25th September \u2013 15th October anyone who uses Liftshare to send a message or a share request to another member will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win \u00a3250, to spend however you like. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n<p>And to say \u2018thanks for sharing\u2019, those of you already in a Liftshare team will be automatically entered, too.<\/p>\n<p>Get involved now at <a href=\"https:\/\/liftshare.com\/uk\/community\/unishare\">https:\/\/liftshare.com\/uk\/community\/unishare<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter where that sentence ends, we can guarantee that we\u2019ve probably heard it before. 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