The Champfeuillet stop on the M Covoit Lignes+ carsharing route in Voiron, near Grenoble. Photo: AFP
Carpooling today can take different forms. One innovative approach being rolled out in France is high-service-level carpooling routes.
These routes are similar to the predefined lines operated by public transport companies, only here, they re adapted to suit carpooling. This French initiative has already been deployed in several large cities in the country, including Grenoble, Lyon and Rennes.
This system works just like a high-frequency bus line, with several fixed carpooling stops located at various points along the highway. A passenger makes themselves known via an accompanying application, or by a simple SMS, then shares the cost with their driver of the day.