The rideshare bench innovation

The rideshare bench – the mobility concept without a car

Especially in rural areas, the rideshare bench is a very important instrument to support and complement local public transport. Buses serve smaller towns and communities during school hours, i.e. in the morning and at lunchtime, but often not in the late morning, afternoon or evening. Anyone who has an appointment during these times but does not have a car available is dependent on help. The rideshare bench is the mobility solution.

Rideshare benches protect the environment and boost the community spirit

Not only is the mobility of the passenger boosted, but also the added social value grows considerably. The village community and the important feeling of togetherness are hugely enhanced. Not only the social but also the environmental aspect cannot be ignored. The rideshare bench means that empty journeys are reduced and the environment is protected.

How are rideshare benches financed?

These rideshare benches are financed by the communities. It is not uncommon for sponsors such as grocers, financial institutions or tradespeople to participate. To ensure that all sponsors are also seen and appreciated, there is the possibility at Erlau for an advertisement bench to become a rideshare bench.

Erlau brand rideshare benches

The new Erlau rideshare bench is a duo consisting of a modular bench seat with wire mesh and a sign with sliding destination display. You can order our rideshare bench set directly in our online shop.

Rideshare bench set:

• 1x bench Siesta Harmony 180 RAL 9006, with maintenance-free, heat- and cold-insulating wire mesh seat surface

• Header sign Passenger stop 600x600x2 mm, with surrounding and stable aluminium frame, with RAL quality mark (manufactured according to the latest traffic sign guidelines)

• Passenger sign 420x900 mm (a hitch-hiker's thumb and up to 4 destinations incl. print), with all-round and sturdy aluminium frame, with RAL quality mark (manufactured according to the latest traffic sign guidelines)

• 4 Alform clips AKT 60mm with accessories A2 and tube posts 60x2x3,500 mm hot-dip galvanised.