5 years ago

SKOOT Raises €1.7 Million for Carbon-Negative Lift-Sharing App

  • SKOOT, a London-based startup, has raised €1.7 million in funding to launch its carbon-negative lift-sharing app

  • The app aims to provide a safe and affordable alternative to public transport by connecting friends who drive with friends who need a lift

  • SKOOT offsets the carbon footprint of each journey by planting a tree for every three rides taken

  • The app also automates payment for petrol and running costs, making it a convenient and hassle-free option for users.

      • ProblemTransportation

      "It's expensive to run a car and hard to get around with reduced public transport routes and people not wanting to travel on buses, trains and tubes or even use ride-hailing apps due to COVID. Friends often ask each other for lifts, but this can be awkward and unsafe."

      Solution

      "SKOOT is a lift-sharing app that connects friends who drive with friends looking for lifts. It automates pricing, collects money in-app, and enables route planning, making it simpler and fairer for everyone. It also plants a tree for every three rides taken, making it carbon negative."

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