Sevenoaks and Otford are the first stations in Kent to host an on-site car club under a new pilot scheme launched by Southeastern and Enterprise Car Club.
The new car club vehicles, available in dedicated bays at both stations, can be booked via the Enterprise Car Club app or website and offer a flexible and convenient alternative to a private car.
The move aims to address a lack of onward connections for passengers in the last mile of their journeys, making it easier to get from ‘a’ to ‘b’. By creating more options, Southeastern aims to encourage and enable more people to travel by train, supporting more sustainable travel choices and reducing reliance on private vehicles.
Southeastern Commercial Director Alicia Andrews said: “We all look forward to getting to our destination, but it can be the hardest part. By adding Enterprise Car Club cars at Sevenoaks and Otford, we’re giving club members a seamless way to do the last few miles without owning a car.
“This is part of our strategy to help passengers complete their first and last mile whether by walking, bike, bus, or shared transport, so more people can choose the train.”
The Enterprise Car Club pilot is just one of several initiatives Southeastern is delivering to improve transport links with flexible transport options. This includes joining forces with shared bike operators Lime and Forest to create designated parking bays at stations, making it easier for customers to combine cycling with rail travel.
Tori Patrick, Enterprise Mobility’s vice president and general manager of Southeast England said:
“Whether commuting for business or leisure, adding car club vehicles to railway stations makes travel easier and more convenient.
Enterprise Car Club is proud to provide a sustainable and cost effective shared mobility solution for the last mile of the journey.”
Customers at Sevenoaks and Otford can book the car club vehicles via the Enterprise Car Club app or website. The scheme is open to all, offering a flexible and cost-effective way to complete journeys that aren’t easily served by public transport.
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