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A. A WAY TO EARN MONEY USING YOUR OWN CAR
B. SOME DISADVANTAGES OF CAR-SHARING
C. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF CAR-SHARING
D. ECO-FRIENDLY CARS AVAILABLE FOR FREE
E. AN ALTERNATIVE WHICH SAVES YOU MONEY
F. A NEW CONVENIENT SERVICE
CAR-SHARING – A BETTER WAY TO RENT A CAR
In many cities, you can now use the services of car-sharing companies. Just like with bike rental services, you can pay to use a car to get from one place to another when you need to and then leave it for other people to use.
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There was a time when renting a car just to get to work seemed almost impossible. Nowadays, smartphone apps make it easy to find a car you can rent within walking distance of your home. In many cities there are car-sharing companies that let users rent a car
at any time of the day or night for as little as a few minutes. It’s all done by apps. If you’ve got a driving licence and the right app on your phone, you are set to go!
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The rental charges are calculated on the basis of minutes and/or miles, and may seem expensive. Yet, keep in mind that you’re only paying for the time behind the wheel or distance travelled. Better still, you don’t have to worry about paying for fuel, insurance, registration, servicing and parking, as they are included in the price you pay for the car-sharing service. So, car-sharing often turns out to be a cheaper option than using your own car. Especially if you do not need to use a car very often.
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Car-sharing is becoming more and more popular, and as a result there is less traffic. Every shared car means fewer vehicles on the roads. What’s more, the cars offered by car-sharing are often eco-friendly. Nowadays, most car-sharing companies offer newer electric or hybrid models with better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. In the long run, this could help to lower the number of health problems caused by pollution in urban areas.
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Although car-sharing is cheap, convenient and good for the environment, it’s far from perfect. First, you often have to decide how long you need the car for before you rent it. If you don’t return it on time, you pay a fine. What’s more, finding a free vehicle on public holidays or during rush hour is often difficult, if not impossible. As a result, you might end up being late for work or an important meeting.
adapted from www.popularmechanics.com
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