New goMR Carpooling Initiative Launches in Marburg to Reduce Emissions
A new carpooling initiative, goMR, is launching in Marburg and the Marburg-Biedenkopf district. Backed by local institutions and funded by the city, state, and EU, this project aims to reduce emissions and ease traffic congestion.
The goMR project is a collaboration between various entities, including Vitos providing modern psychiatric services and Praxis GmbH offering integrative rehabilitation training for youth. Technical support comes from goFLUX Mobility GmbH, which has successfully implemented similar apps elsewhere. The city of Marburg and the state of Hessen, along with the European Union, have contributed funding.
The app, named goFlux in Marburg, allows drivers to share their routes and passengers to find suitable offers. It encourages carpooling by offering up to three euros per ride for passengers. Initially, the first 1,000 rides are free to encourage usage. The app ensures data privacy by storing data on a Hesse server and not displaying private addresses of passengers to drivers.
With over 29,000 daily commuters in Marburg, the potential for reducing traffic and emissions is significant. The goal is to increase the average occupancy of passenger cars from the current 1.3 people per ride. The app connects carpooling groups for commuters, shopping, and leisure activities, making it a practical solution for many routes.
The goMR project, supported by local institutions and funded by the city, state, and EU, is set to launch in Marburg and the Marburg-Biedenkopf district. By encouraging carpooling, it aims to reduce emissions and ease traffic congestion, benefiting both the environment and commuters.
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