Cornwall Council is offering residents the chance to hire out its low emission pool cars at weekends.
They can hire out the vehicles through a new pay-as-you-drive car club run by Co Wheels CIC.
The trial project is designed to give residents access to low-cost, clean car travel and maximise the use of the cars outside of council working hours.
Co Wheels cars will be initially available to hire from six Cornwall Council office bases in Bodmin, Liskeard, Penzance, Pool, St Austell and Truro.
To hire a car register using the promotional code CORNWALL10 at: Car Share: Co Wheels Car Club. This code will give free standard membership and £10 free driving credit for new members in Cornwall. Driving credit expires 30 days from account approval.
Cllr Dan Rogerson, Cornwall’s cabinet member for transport, said:
“By making these vehicles available outside of council standard working hours the cars will get increased use and support residents and community groups to gain flexible, affordable access to cleaner vehicles.
“This trial marks the beginning of a bigger project that will see more car club vehicles located within communities, available for 24/7 public use, making rural mobility more accessible and affordable.”
Cllr Loic Rich, Cornwall’s cabinet member for environment and climate change, said:
“This trial supports our shared goal of reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainable travel choices for residents.
“It also gives you the opportunity to try out a hybrid or electric vehicle if you were planning to switch in the future.”
Call 0191 3751050 or email info@co-wheels.org.uk for support or find out how to get started
Story posted October 15, 2025