From Adrian Lane, Exeter 383262, April 14, 2008

CARSHAREDEVON.COM has announced another bumper month for new members after celebrating its fifth anniversary in March.

The free car share service commissioned by Devon County Council in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council attracted 179 new people last month; almost twice the monthly average of 90 new registrations.

A prize draw was held as part of the Carsharedevon birthday celebrations, and the winner of £100 worth of vouchers Tim Organ of Bridgwater.

Tim was delighted to hear that he had won as he was not aware that he would be entered into the draw by registering at carsharedevon.com between 25th and 30th March.

Social worker Tim said: "I registered on the system because I travel 82 miles a day from Bridgwater to Exeter. It costs around £70 a week in fuel so I'm keen to car share to save some money and also to reduce my environmental impact. I appreciate that I may have to wait several weeks to find a suitable match but I'm happy that the carsharedevon.com system will keep searching."

Councillor Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council Executive Member for Environment, said: "It is fantastic that so many people are still signing up to the scheme and wanting to do their bit to make Devon even greener. Even after five years, Carsharedevon.com is growing in popularity all of the time, as more people look to reduce their carbon footprint and save money."

Carsharedevon.com now has more than 5,000 members.

Notes for Editors:

Councillor Margaret Rogers, 01297 680384.