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.
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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.

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Not Far? Leave the Car

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

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Spend & donate your rewards

Local traders and charities

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

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Win a share of £1,400 in May

National Walking Month

Improve your health, save money and have 319 chances to win just by walking or wheeling!

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Leave the Car Star: Megan

Megan uses the app to help achieve personalised targets, stay active and support the local businesses in their adopted home of Paisley.

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User Story

Leave the Car Star: Cheryl

Cheryl has used the app to explore Renfrewshire, achieve daily goals and leave the car at home.

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Get involved in your local programme

Sign up as a Trader

Reach more customers and support a local sustainability initiative by registering as a trader on BetterPoints.

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Join Not Far? Leave the Car

Earn rewards for travelling around Renfrewshire without a car.

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OneRen Prizes

OneRen prizes & vouchers

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

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I've rediscovered my love of cycling

I'm a stone lighter

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

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I love BetterPoints!

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

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Do your bit to tackle climate change in Renfrewshire

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