Date: 03rd June 2009

SEStran is celebrating National Liftshare day with an appeal for more motorists to consider car sharing as a travel option. Already over 5000 people across South East Scotland have signed up with TripshareSestran.com to share some of their car journeys.

This year, all new members who register before 30^th June will be entered for a free prize draw in which they can win a state of the art sat-nav system, a go-green car service or a luxury car care kit to keep their vehicles in top condition.

Car sharing offers Tripshare member’s real financial savings on fuel, parking charges and wear and tear on their cars, as well as helping to tackle congestion and reduce pollution. Typically, members can expect to save an average of over £1000 a year through participation in the scheme.

The service is free and confidential. Members can store their details securely, with only travel details accessible to other participants. Women can specify female-only travel companions and members can select individual preferences; such as smoking or non-smoking.

SEStran Chair, Cllr Russell Imrie said: 

“TripshareSEStran continues to go from strength to strength. A growing number of people are realising that car sharing is a sensible commuting option that offers them real benefits. We are well on target for exceeding 6000 members by the end of 2009. That means thousands fewer cars on the roads, less congestion and a smaller carbon footprint for South East Scotland. 

“To celebrate Liftshare day, we decided to offer something that would reward new members in a sustainable way. The Sat-nav will help commuters choose the quickest, cheapest, route to their destination, while the Go-Green service will ensure that their vehicle’s environmental impact is kept to a minimum. Meanwhile the car-care kits will keep the winners vehicles in top condition.”  

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SEStran - South East of Scotland Transport Partnership - is one of seven new Statutory Regional Transport Partnerships (RTP) created by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 and is a partnership of eight local councils covering the Borders, the Lothians, Edinburgh, Fife, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Dougal,

SEStran Communications Officer

T: 0131-524-5161

M: 07889-010-291

E: Andrew.dougal@sestran.gov.uk  

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Terms and conditions 1.     To qualify for our free prize draw, you must register and activate an account with www.TripshareSEStran.com (free of charge) in June 2009.  Final entries must be registered and activated by 12pm Tuesday 30^th June 2009.   2.     First prize will be a tom tom sat nav.   3.     Second prize will be a Go Green Service by Kwik fit.  Follow up prizes will be one of 3 turtle wax car care kits. 4.     Winners will be announced Monday 6^th of July 2009.  Winners will be notified by SEStran. A list of winners will be made available on request. 5.     The winner of the Go Green Service will be notified by SEStran.  A date and time for the service will be mutually agreed by the winner and SEStran. 6.     Our prize draws are open to all UK residents aged 17 and over.   These offers are only applicable in the United Kingdom. No purchase is necessary. Entries for the competition must be received by the dates stated. SEStran cannot accept any responsibility for entries that are delayed or modified in transit. 

1. Entry to each competition is restricted to one entry per registered email.

 

1. Should tax liability arise, then it will be the responsibility of the winners to notify the Government's relevant tax department. SEStran takes no responsibility or liability for taxation or for any other costs incurred in connection with the prize received in this promotion.
    
2. SEStran reserves the right to suspend, change or terminate the prize draw at any time and for any reason, without notice. It is a condition of entry that the rules are accepted as final, and that the entrants agree to abide by the rules. The prize is not transferable, not exchangeable, and there is no cash alternative. There will be no refund in the event of cancellation by the client. The prize is subject to availability and is to be taken as stated.
    
3. All correct and complete entries will be entered into the prize draw which will take place on the dates stated, and entry to the prize draw implies acceptance of any terms and conditions attendant on the prize.  The prize is not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
    
4. The prizes will be awarded to the first name drawn at random from all complete entries received. The winners will be notified by e-mail within 28 days. The judge’s decision will be final. SEStran will not enter into correspondence on any matter to do with the prize draws. The decision of SEStran shall be final and legally binding. 

 

1. By entering this promotion, entrants are agreeing to abide by these rules and any conditions.

 

1. Winners will be responsible for insurance and making the necessary health checks.

  

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