Not Far? Leave the Car

Ready to get active and reduce Renfrewshire's carbon emissions? Download the free BetterPoints app to find out how and start earning rewards and prize draw entries today.

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Not Far? Leave the Car

Ready to get active and reduce Renfrewshire's carbon emissions? Download the free BetterPoints app to find out how and start earning rewards and prize draw entries today.

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Get started, it's as easy as 1-2-3

Pop the app in your pocket and earn BetterPoints for getting around. It can track you automatically so you don't even need to press start and stop.

Step 1

Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 3

Get out and get active! The app will track your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend or donate.

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Step 2

Register, join the Not Far? Leave the Car challenge and make sure auto tracking is toggled on.

Get started, it's as easy as 1-2-3

Pop the app in your pocket and earn BetterPoints for getting around. It can track you automatically so you don't even need to press start and stop.

Step 1

Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.

Step 2

Register, join the Not Far? Leave the Car challenge and make sure auto tracking is toggled on.

Step 3

Get out and get active! The app will track your trips and you will automatically be credited with BetterPoints to spend or donate.

Mobile phone with betterpoints app.

Walkers on a bridge

Earn BetterPoints for every trip then treat yourself or donate them to charity

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Reward yourself and your world

The BetterPoints you earn are a digital currency that can be spent at participating local businesses, redeemed for high street vouchers, or donated to charity.

Redeem

Treat yourself

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Donate

Help your favourite charity

November 8th - December 8th

Shop Local 2024

Support your local High Street and reduce your emissions in the lead up to this Christmas by shopping local.

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Not Far? Leave the Car

Find out more about the campaign via the stories and links below.

Stories

Smiling staff in front of the counter at the Atrium Cafe in Renfrewshire House

Spend & donate your rewards

Local traders and charities

Treat yourself to a coffee and support local businesses with your BetterPoints.

Where can I spend?

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Leave the Car Star: David

David from Paisley has used Not Far? Leave the Car to get out with his dog, improving his mental and physical health. He has also redeemed vouchers for the Royal Voluntary Service Café at the hospital to treat a friend he was visiting.

Read David's story

Jack Carlin cycling with the Erskine Bridge in the background

Join Not Far? Leave the Car

Earn rewards for travelling around Renfrewshire without a car.

Find out how to join in

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OneRen prizes & vouchers

OneRen provides culture, leisure and sporting opportunities to help people enjoy active and healthy lives.

Find out what you can win

A woman in a cycling helmet standing in front of a bicycle and a traffic-free path

I've rediscovered my love of cycling

I'm a stone lighter

The app has really motivated me to use my car less.

A woman standing on the path next to the lock at Castle Semple Country Park

I love BetterPoints!

Coffee at Castle Semple

People are surprised to find out I can get them a free coffee just from my walking, biking and using public transport!

Boy on a scooter in street

Do your bit to tackle climate change in Renfrewshire

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