Europeans Share Cars, Save Money

Rather than own a car they barely use, many Europeans are forming joint-use car clubs to ease the hassle of city life without a loss of independence.

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June 11, 2004, 6:00 AM PDT

By Jeffrey Goodman

Following Switzerland's lead, organized car sharing schemes are sweeping the Continent, finding a following with city-dwellers put-off by the high cost of automobile ownership. The community-based approach to private transportation could augment mass transit and ease traffic issues in large cities.

Thanks to Jeffrey Goodman

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Wednesday, June 9, 2004 in The Guardian Unlimited

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