DEVON County Council is encouraging more people to start car sharing by relaunching its Win a Tank of Fuel competition.

Everyone who registers a journey on the Car Share Devon website between now and November 30 will be entered in a draw to win a tank of fuel up to the value of £100.

Car Share Devon is a website which matches drivers and passengers from across the county who are doing the same or similar journey.

It gives the option to search for people who are looking for a lift or who are offering a space in their car.

Cllr Stuart Hughes, highway management cabinet member at the county council, said: ‘People who have started sharing their commute to work through CarShareDevon.com really notice the savings they make on the cost of fuel.

‘The website is really easy to use and with more than 11,000 members it’s the best way to find others who regularly make the same journey who could share the cost.

‘Car sharing is also an important means of reducing congestion along some of the busiest routes in Devon.’