BlaBlaCar, a new way of carpooling

Two or more travelers driving in different cars to the same destination at the same time. If they knew this about each other, they could travel together and share the fuel costs. That is exactly the idea that carpooling site BlaBlaCar is inspired.

The advantages

BlaBlaCar is a solution for both drivers and passengers. As a driver, you can take as many passengers as there are empty seats in your car. The more passengers, the more money you save yourself. With enough passengers, you drive completely free.

Making profit is not the intention of BlaBlaCar, only saving on your fuel costs. A big difference with Uber for example.

For the passenger, BlaBlaCar is in principle cheaper than traveling alone and is a cost-effective alternative to a taxi.

Besides being cheaper, travelling together is also more fun, hence the 'BlaBla' in BlaBlaCar.

How does it work?

On BlaBlaCar you can easily create a ride by entering your departure and arrival location, as well as the date and time of your outward and possibly return journey. Then you set the number of available seats and the price per passenger. No idea what to ask? BlaBlaCar gives a recommended price.

In addition to one-off trips, you can also set up regular trips. For example, if you drive from A to B every day for work.

A passenger can easily search for a ride by entering a departure and arrival location plus date and departure time. You will then get an overview of the available rides and can choose your driver.

Based on price, user level, reviews and/or type of car for example. Finally, you submit a booking request and wait for confirmation. You can pay for your ride online or pay cash upon departure.

Traveling together

Besides being cheaper, traveling together is also fun. At least, that's the idea. Providers of rides on BlaBlaCar can indicate to what extent they need conversation. For example, BlaBla stands for 'I talk when I feel like it' and BlaBlaBla for 'I'm a real chatterbox'. Whether there is also a single Bla and what it stands for, we do not know.

BlaBlaCar with your rental car

Even if you rent a car, you can consider reducing costs by traveling together. It saves the environment and your wallet! As far as Adrem is concerned, there is no obstacle to your rental car to use for this.

Closing comments

BlaBlaCar is now active in a growing number of 22 countries and now has 30 million members. BlaBlaCar transports around 40 million passengers annually. Mainly in Europe, but now also in countries such as India, Mexico and Brazil. With BlaBlaCar you can travel to destinations all over Europe. Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Rome, Milan and so on.

Do you ever hitch a ride with a 'stranger'? Do you trust another driver without any reason and are you worried about your safety? Let us know in a comment! Rather a rent a car in Limburg from Adrem? Feel free to contact us!