Cars may be practical, but they have a high carbon footprint.
How to reduce emissions from your car journey
Replace your conventional car with hybrid or electric car. Not only do they produce fewer emissions, but they will also save costs in the long term. An electric car’s running cost is only 25% of a conventional vehicle. The parliament has two dedicated parking spaces with electric charging points.
Share your car journey with other people who take the same route this will save fuel costs and reduce overall emissions.
Leave your car at home and join the car club. Save £60 by getting free membership to the Car Club for Parliament ID card holders. Choose electric over conventional when you book your car.
Keep your vehicle properly serviced
Check tyre pressure at least once a fortnight
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the boot or roof box
Plan your journey route and avoid congested areas
Green driving
Interested in green driving but don’t know how?
Sign up for free training, or call 0800 0931 669
Thinking about replacing your car?
Look for electric or the most efficient vehicle (i.e. low gCO2/km or high mpg). Need information on best electric and efficient vehicle?
I want to car-share, but I don’t know how to find someone to share
Options: SEStranTripshare, Carplus, Bla Bla Car and 4
Why not take the bus or train to get to Edinburgh and park your car near to the station or bus stop? Find the nearest park and ride to your place.