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Report Finds Carsharing Services Could Reduce Traffic in Romania by 25 Percent
A study released by Perceptum found that offering carsharing services in major Romanian cities would maximize the efficiency of cars and improve urban mobility.
by Staff
February 14, 2018
The streets of Bucharest, Romania. Photo via HPGruesen/Good Free Photos
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The streets of Bucharest, Romania. Photo via HPGruesen/Good Free Photos
A recent study by Perceptum revealed that carsharing services could reduce traffic in Bucharest and other large cities in Romania by 25%, Business Review reported.
The survey also found that allowing carsharing services to operate in Romania would reduce the need for parking spaces, cut maintenance costs by up to 40%, and decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 290 kilograms per carshare user.
Perceptum’s report is based on information collected from 30 carsharing platforms throughout Europe.
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