Not Far? Leave the Car

Want to be rewarded with the brands you love? Ready to get active and reduce Renfrewshire's carbon emissions? Download the free BetterPoints app and find out how.

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Not Far? Leave the Car

Want to be rewarded with the brands you love? Ready to get active and reduce Renfrewshire's carbon emissions? Download the free BetterPoints app and find out how.

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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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Leave the Car Star

Stephen took up cycling for the school run and commute - and loved it so much he got rid of his car altogether.

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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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What BetterPoints can do for you

What rewards can you earn?

There are lots of rewards on offer for tracking your active and sustainable travel with the BetterPoints app.

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Win prizes and donations

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Win £25 for yourself AND £25 for your chosen local charity.

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Join Not Far? Leave the Car

Earn rewards for travelling around Renfrewshire without a car.

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New prizes and vouchers

Earn & Win Renfrewshire Gift Cards

The Renfrewshire Gift Card is accepted at a lovely selection of independent gift shops, beauty salons, cafes and restaurants, so there’s something for everyone.

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Challenge FAQs

Not Far? Leave the Car is a free to join rewards program designed to help you get active, earn rewards and support local traders and charities.

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OneRen Prizes

We're teaming up with OneRen

OneRen is the local charitable trust in Renfrewshire providing culture, leisure and sporting opportunities to help people enjoy active and healthy lives.

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Do your bit to tackle climate change in Renfrewshire

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