The presentation of this initiative, which seeks to improve the efficiency of the transport system, took place at the Bonaire shopping center in Aldaia. The application, developed by the company TRIBBU, connects drivers and passengers with similar routes, verifies users, and measures the impact of each shared journey.
“"The project's objective is to increase the average occupancy of private vehicles in Valencia and its surroundings, where it currently stands at 1.1 people per car."
According to the Generalitat, this model can contribute to more fluid traffic and reduced polluting emissions, while offering a more efficient alternative for daily commutes. The application is already available and has been initially implemented in six high-traffic areas, including the vicinity of Bonaire, La Fe Hospital, the Burjassot campus of the Universitat de València, the Riba-roja industrial zone, the Jaume I industrial park in Almussafes, and the Ciutat Administrativa 9 d'Octubre. The Generalitat is considering expanding this network to new locations in the future.
The initiative offers benefits for both drivers and passengers. Users can reduce monthly transport expenses, lower stress associated with traffic jams, and transform daily commutes into a more collaborative experience. For drivers, an economic incentive of 0.04 euros per kilometer and passenger is provided through the Energy Saving Certificates (CAEs) system, promoted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. For passengers, the service is free.
The metropolitan area of València records 6.1 million daily commutes, and a driver can spend up to 95 hours a year in traffic jams. In this context, the regional administration believes that carpooling can become a useful tool to improve the efficiency of the transport system and facilitate access to major activity centers. The launch of this application is part of the Pla Endavant, the Generalitat's strategy to promote reconstruction and a new social and economic scenario.
