CoMoUK Shared Transport Podcast

Overcoming challenges for community car clubs

Today we are exploring some of the opportunities and challenges faced by community car clubs. This episode features three guests speaking about their experiences running a car club and navigating challenges including insurance, pricing, and sustainability:
Malcolm McFarlane from Kinross-shire Move Greener in Kinross, Scotland
Mike Callaghan from Local Energy Action Plan (LEAP) in Lochwinnoch, Scotland
Andrew Capel from Llani Car Club in Llanidloes, Wales

Community bike share insights

In our second episode, Sarah Sall and Arthur Potter from Climate Action Strathaven, a group bringing low carbon travel options to the local area, talk about their current bike share project, lessons they have learned so far from it and aspirations for the future. We also hear from Edinburgh Bike Station’s Production Manager Rich Beard as he talks us through the mechanics of bikes, how to look after them and which one will suit your fleet.

Better Bike Share: Stories of Scotland’s community bike share schemes

CoMoUK and SCCAN present this joint episode exploring the impact of community bike share across Scotland. It features:
Harriet Cross: CoMoUK’s work
How Tim Hughes' passion for cycling led to Dunblane Development Trust’s e-bike loan scheme
Jude King: how Arran Eco Savvy’s project supports the island’s businesses/individuals
Originally part of the 1000 Better Stories podcast, but included here with the kind permission of SCCAN.