Two or more travellers driving in different cars to the same destination at the same time. If they knew about each other, they could travel together and share fuel costs. That is precisely the idea on which carpool sites BlaBlaCar is inspired.
The advantages
BlaBlaCar is a win-win for drivers and passengers alike. 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 yourself travel completely for free.
Making a profit isn't BlaBlaCar's aim, only saving on your fuel costs. A big difference compared to Uber, for example.
For passengers, BlaBlaCar is generally cheaper than travelling alone and a cost-effective alternative to a taxi.
As well as being more economical, travelling together is also more sociable, hence the ‘BlaBla’ in BlaBlaCar.
Hoe werkt het?
On BlaBlaCar, you can easily create a journey by specifying your departure and arrival locations, as well as the date and time of your outward and, if applicable, return journey. You then set the number of available seats and the price per passenger. Unsure of what to charge? BlaBlaCar will suggest a price.
As well as one-off journeys, you can also set up regular trips. For example, if you travel from A to B for work every day.
A passenger can easily search for a ride by entering a departure and arrival location, plus date and departure time. A list of available rides will then be displayed, and you can choose your driver.
Based on price, user level, reviews and/or car type, for example. Finally, you submit a booking request and await confirmation. You can pay for your ride online or pay cash on departure.
Travelling together
Besides being more economical, travelling together is also enjoyable. At least, that's the idea. Ride providers on BlaBlaCar can indicate the extent to which they need conversation. For example, BlaBla means ‘I'll talk if I feel like it’ and BlaBlaBla means ‘I'm a real chatterbox’. Whether there is also a single Bla and what it would stand for, we do not know.
BlaBlaCar with your rental car
Even if you're renting a car, you could consider reducing costs by travelling together. It saves the environment and your wallet! As far as Adrem is concerned, there's no hindrance whatsoever to your hire car for this.
Finally
BlaBlaCar is now active in a growing number of 22 countries and has 30 million members. BlaBlaCar transports around 40 million passengers annually. Particularly in Europe, but now also in countries such as India, Mexico and Brazil. So you can travel to destinations all over Europe with BlaBlaCar. Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Milan, and so on.
Do you ever give lifts to strangers? Do you trust another driver easily, and do you worry about your safety? Let us know in the comments! Better to be Car hire in Limburg Got any questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch!
