Solution proposed by : Transport solidaire la plateforme
Ekolo Mundo does not control the feasibility or viability of the proposed solutions
Contributor email : contact@ecov.fr
Structure : ECOV
France
Difficulty level :
An Ecov express carpool route is a form of public transportation where available seats are offered by cars already on the road.
Fast: immediate departure <4 min wait on average
Frequent: 3 open seats every 4 minutes
Reliable: guaranteed departure without reservation
Objectives:
Access to mobility in rural and suburban areas: 90% of our users did not previously carpool*
Reduced traffic congestion & lower carbon emissions: 21% reduction in car use
Increased purchasing power: Average annual savings on our routes: €1,295 per regular passenger, €780 per regular driver
Solidarity & social connection: “For me, Covoit’Go is a way (…) to connect, to be able to help people who have difficulty getting around.”
How it works:
Enjoy a service as simple, convenient, and reliable as a bus line! The difference? Free seats are offered by drivers of cars already on the road.
1-Matching app
Driver? Launch the app: you’ll be notified when a passenger is on your route.
2- Trips without a reservation
Passengers, go to the stop, enter your destination, and find a seat in the cars that are driving by.
3- Instant departures
Leave in just a few minutes! Less than a 5-minute wait at the stop on average across all our carpool routes.
Because the facts are clear: our road system is largely inefficient. 60% of French people would like to do without their cars but cannot. Because public transportation service is unsatisfactory. 83% of daily trips are made in vehicles with low occupancy. 1.07 vehicle occupancy rate on commutes. At the same time, many areas are isolated.
At Ecov, we are fighting to ensure that 80% of French people have access to an express transit network within 10 minutes of their homes.
Turning cars into public transportation to give regions breathing room and allow everyone to get around easily and sustainably.
