Ticino and cross-border commuters: success for corporate carpooling with prizes up to 500 francs (cross-border guide)

Di Valerie Linc · Published on

The MomòRide project, launched in Balerna, Chiasso, and Novazzano, has already registered 100 users in a month.

Contesto

TL;DR - MomòRide saves users up to 300 CHF/month - 10 tons of CO2 saved monthly - Companies get 500 CHF for joining - 50% reduction on circulation tax ## Key facts - Project Name: MomòRide, a corporate carpooling initiative in Balerna, Chiasso, and Novazzano. - Duration: Two years, launched following the Ordinance of January 1, 2020. - Participants: Companies and commuters in Ticino, with support from lastminute foundation and Mobitrends. - Savings: Up to 300 CHF per month for commuters, considering an average monthly car cost of 500 CHF. - CO2 Reduction: Estimated 10 tons of CO2 saved every month. - Incentives: 500 CHF contribution for companies joining sustainable mobility projects like MomòRide. - App: Mobalt app for connecting, organizing crews, and tracking trips. - Deadline: March 31, 2026, for companies to join and get free subscription for the first year. The MomòRide project, a two-year corporate carpooling initiative for companies and commuters in Balerna, Chiasso, and Novazzano, in collaboration with ERS-MB, PSE Pian Faloppia, and with the support of lastminute foundation and Mobitrends, is achieving great success. In just over a month, 100 users have already signed up, a figure that testifies to a real interest in more sustainable, economical, and collaborative mobility solutions. With MomòRide, every trip can become an opportunity: fewer cars on the road, less stress, more savings, and new connections between colleagues from different companies. > The data collected so far is encouraging: commuters using MomòRide can save up to 300 francs per month, considering an average monthly cost of 500 francs for a car. Additionally, the project contributes to reducing the environmental impact of transportation, with an estimated 10 tons of CO2 saved every month....

Dettagli operativi

The Mobalt app, customized for the corporate carpooling project, allows users to connect, organize crews, and track trips efficiently. The primary goal is to reduce traffic in the region by increasing the number of people sharing cars, thus promoting more sustainable mobility. To make the initiative even more attractive, there are monthly incentives: cash prizes provided by the promoting municipalities for a total value of CHF 500. These prizes are destined for the crews of companies based in the three participating municipalities, namely Lugano, Paradiso, and Massagno. The initiative was launched following the Ordinance concerning measures to reduce commuter traffic of January 1, 2020, which allocated funds to promote sustainable mobility. The involved municipalities have decided to use part of these funds to incentivize corporate carpooling. Companies can also reward employees who participate, strengthening their commitment to more responsible mobility and improving the company climate at the same time. > Concrete examples: - A Lugano company with 50 employees saw a 20% reduction in the number of cars used to reach the workplace after joining the project. - Another company in Paradiso recorded a 30% increase in the percentage of employees sharing cars to go to work. To join the project, companies simply need to register through the project's website and download the Mobalt app. Employees can then register and start searching for travel companions. The operational checklist for companies includes: - Registration to the project - Promotion of the initiative among employees - Use of the app to organize crews - Verification of progress and participation in monthly prizes 📊 A comparison between practical scenarios: - An employee who usually travels 50 km daily to reac...

Punti chiave

Ticino companies with their own parking lots can now reserve specific parking spots exclusively for those who share cars thanks to the corporate carpooling project. The Mobalt app allows managing these parking lots through a booking function conditioned to the total points collected by participants. There are favorable joining conditions for companies intending to adhere to this innovative project. Companies with fewer than 20 employees can benefit from free membership, while others are entitled to a 40% discount on the subscription cost to Mobalt for the carpooling module. This incentive is particularly interesting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Canton of Ticino, such as those in the Bioggio industrial area or the Lugano district. There are still a few weeks left for an additional facilitation: if companies join the two-year project by March 31, 2026, the subscription for the first year is free, and the first payment will take place at the beginning of 2027. This means that companies joining by the deadline can save up to 500 francs per employee in the first year, considering a standard subscription. To better understand the benefits of corporate carpooling, let's consider a concrete example. A company with 50 employees joining the project can save up to 10,000 francs in the first year, considering the 40% discount on the subscription. Moreover, reducing the number of parked vehicles can lead to lower parking management costs and a more contained environmental impact. > Operational checklist for companies: - Verify the availability of company parking lots - Define the number of parking spots to reserve for carpooling - Contact the project organizers to join - Configure the Mobalt app for parking management For further information an...

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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MomòRide carpooling project work?
The MomòRide project allows users to share their daily routes and find travel companions to reduce environmental impact and traffic. Companies can enroll their employees on the project website and use the Mobalt app to organize crews and track trips.
How many francs per month can save on average a commuter using MomòRide?
According to the data collected, a commuter can save up to 300 francs per month, considering an average cost of 500 francs per month for a car.
What are the economic incentives offered by Switzerland and Ticino for carpooling?
The Canton Ticino applies a 50% reduction on vehicle circulation tax with at least 3 people on board and offers a contribution of 500 francs to companies that promote sustainable mobility such as MomòRide.

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