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Knockback for private car pooler April 2, 2008 PERTH council’s parking committee this week rejected a carpool proposal by Nexus Car Share ahead of April 1’s full council meeting, saying the bid provided “no direct benefit to the city”. Following the rejection, committee chair Michael Sutherland said the proposal was yet "another one of those feel good" schemes put forward by a privateer for its own interest. Locally owned business Nexus wanted to provide cars for short-term business rental, by housing three vehicles in the CBD that people could book over the internet. The company wanted the council to set aside three free car bays, become a Nexus member at $300 per month for the first two years of operation, and help out with promotion. Council staffers estimated foregone revenue from the three requested car bays would cost ratepayers $14,500 annually. Nexus spokesman Alex Hyndman said the proposal would help Perth residents save money on transport, and reduce carbon emissions. He expressed disappointment at the committee’s rejection. Mr Hyndman said he was particularly upset at the committee's "off the mark" conclusion about benefits to the city, in the light of “obvious” advantages his car share proposal would bring. He added each of his pool cars would take the equivalent of six to 10 vehicles off Perth’s roads, reducing congestion and freeing parking spaces for the public.
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