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As part of its ecological approach, France is offering financial incentives to encourage carpooling. These incentives are divided into two main categories: commuting and long-distance. In this article, we offer a detailed exploration of these two premiums, their eligibility, benefits and how they fit into the country’s green agenda. You can also explore the benefits of carpooling on this page.
Car-sharing incentives are part of government initiatives to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. They aim to provide financial incentives for carpooling, thus facilitating the adoption of this environmentally-friendly mode of transport.
Amount and award conditions
The commuting bonus, also known as the Coup de pouce CEE “Short Distance Carpooling”, was introduced on January 1, 2023. It encourages eligible drivers to take part in short-distance carpooling trips (under 80 km), and aims to make carpooling a permanent practice. To benefit from this bonus, a driver must be registered on a digital short-distance car-sharing platform, and the car-sharing operator must offer the Coup de pouce bonus. Drivers can receive an initial bonus of €25 after their first trip, then an additional bonus of at least €75 after making nine additional trips within three months of the first trip1.
Advantages and limitations
The financial incentive encourages drivers to opt for carpooling, which helps reduce road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. However, this bonus is limited to short-distance journeys.
Amount and award conditions
The bonus for long-distance journeys, called Coup de pouce CEE “Long-distance carpooling”, will also be introduced on January 1, 2023. It encourages drivers to take part in long-distance carpooling trips (over 80 km). Like the daily commuter bonus, to be eligible, a driver must be registered on a long-distance car-sharing platform, and the operator must offer the bonus. The bonus is €25 after the first trip, and an additional bonus of at least €75 is offered after the completion of two additional trips within three months of the first trip.
Advantages and limitations
This bonus encourages long-distance carpooling, which also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and road congestion.
It is limited to journeys of over 80km, and involves frequent use of long-distance carpooling. In fact, it is necessary to make more than 3 trips of this type within 3 months.
Eligibility criteria
Both bonuses are available to drivers registered on recognized car-sharing platforms, but they differ in terms of trip distance.
Impact on users
These bonuses provide a financial incentive for carpooling, encourage shared mobility and contribute to broader environmental objectives. They are explained in greater detail here.
In short, commuter and long-distance incentives are designed to encourage carpooling, each with its own eligibility criteria and benefits.
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