[sustran] Is carsharing irrelevant for the Global South?

[Eric Britton]

Is carsharing irrelevant for the Global South?  
 
Should be transportation planners and policymakers working in cities the
developing world be taking the time to follow developments in other places
so that they are fully informed about planning and policy matters as
necessary for ensuring successful carsharing in their cities and countries.
 
We think they should. We (I guess that means me, but not really since I know
I am not alone in this)  firmly believe that carsharing is a practical
transportation alternative that is relevant for  just about every place in
the world where there are people who need to have access to cars (and vans
and trucks). It is not only a proven low carbon way to have access to and
use cars, but it makes economic sense for most people, and (when it works
properly) is a lot more convenient to boot.
 
So please keep up on carshare developments world wide and bear it in mind
that carsharing is "the last nail in the coffin of old mobility".
 
Eric Britton 
 
For the World Carshare Consortium at  <http://www.worldcarshare.com>
www.worldcarshare.com 
 
 
 
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