Carpooling in Île-de-France

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Would you like to save time on your commute? Do you need to travel occasionally in Île-de-France in the evening or at weekends, but you don't have a car? An unforeseen and new trip, difficult to achieve by public transport? Try carpooling, an economical, friendly and ecological mode of transport!

Carpooling in Île-de-France

Good for you, good for the planet, short-distance carpooling offers real advantages. It allows you to:

  • Fight against pollution by reducing the number of cars on the roads, since we currently have only 1.1 people per car on average
  • Improving the fluidity of the road network, which translates into time on the road and a better quality of life by reducing stress
  • Offer solutions in the event of disruptions in public transport.

The two carpooling services in Île-de-France

To respond to the diversity of uses and territories, Île-de-France Mobilités has developed two complementary forms of carpooling:

  • Networked ("planned") carpooling: The traveller books his journey via the "Covoit IDFM" application, indicating his point of departure and point of arrival. The application suggests an itinerary and puts the passenger in touch with a driver, especially for home-work or home-study trips. The service is available throughout the region.
  • Carpooling lines: The traveller goes to a physical stop, without prior reservation, reports via the application or by SMS, and waits for a driver to pass. This operation is similar to that of a bus, with stops materialized in the public space.