Standing in the CBD on Thursday, two trucks drove down Woodlark Street with three flood-damaged cars on the back. This is just one of multiple scenes that have happened since the floodwaters receded.

Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Car Next Door is offering transport assistance for flood-affected locals and monetary credits to car owners willing to share their cars with those in need.

As well as sending 20 fleet cars to Northern NSW and Queensland to support locals without a means of transport, Car Next Door, which was recently acquired by Uber, is providing more than $20,000-worth of driving credits to NSW and QLD locals who have been affected by flooding.

Bonus income for locals sharing their cars

Locals in flood-affected areas who are in a position to share their cars will receive a $250 bonus after the first booking is completed. 

Car Next Door hopes that the initiative (up to $50,000 total) will encourage more people whose cars were not damaged to share their cars to help their neighbours. There are many people who need transport to get around while their own cars are damaged, and others like Lachlan Gatti, who hired a van to go and help locals and clean up the devastation.

“So many local people have lost their cars and everything else in the floods and are now struggling to get around,” said Car Next Door’s Fiona Wells.

“If you have a car that you’re not using every day, please consider sharing it with others in need,” said Ms Wells.

“Sharing through the Car Next Door platform is safe - and simple as well. All borrowers are screened and things like fuel, fines or tolls and damage cover are taken care of.”

Get $50 credit to borrow a local car 

People impacted by the floods who need short-term access to a car can receive $50 credit to book and use any car on Car Next Door until 30 May 2022*.

New users can claim a $50 Car Next Door credit by: 

1 Downloading the app and using code NNSW50 at sign-up

2 Once you are verified, search and book cars

3 $50 will be deducted from the cost at the end of your trip

For existing members, email support@carnextdoor.com.au to organise this credit.

This code is currently limited to 400 users but if there is a lot of demand it will be reviewed.

Hire of Hyundai cars in Lismore

With few or no local rental cars available, the local community urgently needs more short-term car hire services. 

To help fill the gap, Car Next Door and Hyundai have delivered 10 cars and vans from Sydney to Lismore. An additional 10 cars are headed to other areas around the Northern Rivers to increase supply in these impacted areas. They can be booked through the Car Next Door app or website, at low rates to further help flood-affected communities. 

Support for members assisting with flood support efforts

Car Next Door members who are looking to assist with flood relief efforts, such as by transporting food or other goods, but are needing assistance with transport, such as a van, please get in contact with Car Next Door as the company may be able to assist with up to $500 in driving credit to cover the cost of your trip.

Contact marketing@carnextdoor.com.au for further information.