People in Devizes asked for their views on electric car hire plans

Wiltshire Council is asking people, businesses and community organisations in the town for their views on proposals for an electric car hire scheme.

The councils are working with electric car provider Co-Cars to establish local demand with a view to bringing affordable access to electric cars to people in Devizes.

If survey respondents indicate that there is enough demand for electric hire cars, Co-Cars would locate the cars, which are bookable for use for periods of time from half an hour, around the town.

People who join the scheme as members would have access to electric cars without having to own one, helping them to save money and improving air quality.

Cllr Caroline Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: If this survey shows that there is sufficient demand in Devizes for an electric car club, Co-Cars will set up the scheme in the town.

An electric car club would enable people in Devizes to use a car when they need it, saving them money while also reducing carbon emissions. This meets key objectives in our Business Plan by ensuring our communities are well connected and also reducing carbon emissions.

Any people, businesses or organisations interested in an electric car club in the town should take part in this survey to show that they want this in Devizes.

The proposal for the scheme in Devizes follows similar initiatives in Bradford on Avon and Salisbury. To take part in the survey, which closes at 23:59 on Friday 17 March, people should go to bit.ly/ElectricDevizes (opens new window).