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Sustainability is one of the biggest concerns of the modern traveller, and finding ways to use transport sustainably is one of the biggest trends of the moment.

As a popular tourist destination, the island of Malta has made a number of changes when it comes to making itself more sustainable. Among them, the recent launch of the GoTo car sharing GoTo service has given the country an alternative to hire cars and created an effective and easy-to-use option for those who want to have the freedom of their own vehicle, without the worry of its environmental impact.

Here we take a look at how GoTo could provide a fantastic, sustainable transport option for your time in Malta – not just because the whole fleet is electric, but also because one car can serve lots of different people.

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Cleaner, greener transport

Clean, sustainable options are taking priority in our daily lives and they are an equally important consideration when travelling. GoTo car sharing offers users flexible, convenient transportation that is fully electric-powered, which means it is kinder to the planet and to communities too.

By using a service like GoTo in conjunction with public transport, you can minimise your environmental impact while enjoying the benefits of the pay-as-you-go model. With standard car hire, you pay-per-day, regardless of whether you spent the day exploring or sat by the hotel pool. With GoTo, you can use your minutes as and when you please within

a two-week window.

GoTo also takes the hassle out of actually booking a vehicle. The online verification process is easy and quick, and the cost of using one of the 150 automatic Renault Zoe cars includes insurance cover, reserved parking, Valletta CVA costs and charging. The cars are kept in pristine condition and can comfortably transport a family of four.

Car sharing is quickly gaining ground in cities worldwide and Malta is catching on to the potential this mode of transport offers. GoTo is helping to revolutionise how we travel and makes for a hassle-free, eco-friendly driving experience.

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Getting started

First, you will need to get registered on GoTo Malta's website. You will need a driving licence and a credit card. You will receive an email once you are ready to go.

The prepaid package is especially designed for tourists. In it you will receive 150 minutes of driving time for the price of €42, and you will have 14 days to use those minutes as you wish. You can also buy additional minutes for €0.28 each.

To get going, simply log in to the GoTo app to locate your nearest GoTo car, unlock it and drive off. Once you reach your destination, leave the car in one of the many designated parking spots in Malta and Gozo, and use the app to lock the car. Sorted!

To welcome our readers to the app, GoTo is offering 10 free minutes of driving to users who sign up and use the code SUSTAINABLETRAVEL10. Set up your GoTo account ahead of your trip to Malta for on-demand transport and peace of mind.