4 good reasons to try parcel carpooling this summer.

Summer holidays are just around the corner! Make your life easier, at least when it comes to practical and economic aspects, by considering parcel carpooling. Tolls, fuel, plane or train tickets—summer travel comes with many costs. It also requires some logistical gymnastics: how will you get your mountain bike to the Alps and your surfboard to Biarritz? What about the baby’s crib? Discover in this article how Cocolis can help you solve these summer challenges!

Carriers: one more bag, fewer worries

1. Save money

Travelling by car is convenient, but it also comes with unavoidable costs. To reduce some of these expenses, you can transport a parcel and get paid for it via our platform.

The idea behind our collaborative economic model is to match a parcel transport request with a journey that’s already planned. This allows the driver to share travel costs. We’ve already talked about the purchasing power a trip can give you in this article. The money you save will come in handy during your holidays!

So, becoming a co-carrier on Cocolis lets you optimise your trip:

• Reimburse most of your travel expenses (fuel, tolls)
• Help someone transport an item from point A to point B (which are on your route)
• Do something for the environment, as extra journeys become unnecessary thanks to you

2. Enjoy a silent travel companion

On top of these advantages, there’s another important point. Once in your boot or on the back seat, a parcel won’t bother you; you won’t hear a peep! And if you ask nicely, it’ll probably let you choose the music.

And don’t forget, even if you’re travelling by coach, plane or train, you can still help someone by carrying a small item!

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Senders: make your life easier with parcel carpooling!

3. Have your luggage follow (or precede) you!

For those who can’t travel light, co-transporting is also ideal. Practical and safe, this solution is the most cost-effective—both financially and physically.

You’ll finally be able to enjoy that unicorn-shaped float you leave at home every summer because it’s too bulky. Or that mountain bike, for the more athletic among us.

No worries, your parcel can arrive at the same time as you! You just need to find the route that suits you best. That’s easy, thanks to the many listings posted by the 250,000 members registered on the Cocolis platform.

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Carrier or sender: same goal

4. Do something for the environment

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us rethink our consumption habits and consider our environmental impact. This summer, the French plan to favour car travel, as this article explains. Traffic will be heavy in France, so there’s no need to add unnecessary journeys.

It’s a great opportunity to take part in a responsible and supportive economy!

Co-transporting, for both the carrier and the sender, allows you to make the most of a car journey that’s already planned, while travelling hands-free.

Whether you’re driving, taking the train, or already at your destination, parcel carpooling can be a simple and economical solution. Once you’ve chosen your destination, it’s all about organisation.

In France and across Europe, make your journeys pay this summer for a more affordable holiday. Think parcel carpooling to save money, travel peacefully and simply, and in a more eco-friendly way!