A low emission car club has launched after the success of another Kent branch last year.

From today, Sittingbourne has its own Low Emissions Car Club, with vehicles supplied by Hiyacar in partnership with Swale Borough Council.

It comes after the company launched its three-year low emission car club trial in Faversham last April.

After a quick and free app-based sign-up and verification through the Hiyacar app, people can rent three hybrid vehicles, located across the town, for £3 an hour or £35 a day.

The hybrid vehicles will be available for hire from locations across the town, including the Spring Street, Bell Road and Albany Road car parks.

Graeme Risby, chief executive and co-founder of Hiyacar, said the company was excited to give yet more residents of Swale affordable and easy access to low emissions vehicles.

He said: "We’re thrilled to be working with Swale Borough Council again, to launch another low emission car club.

"It’s great to see the continued success of the Faversham car club trial, and we’re excited to be offering yet more Swale residents affordable access to these vehicles."

Cllr Julian Saunders, chairman of Swale council’s environment committee, added: “After the success of the first car club in Faversham last year, it’s great to be extending the trial to Sittingbourne.

"We are excited to be rolling this trial out further around the borough as a way to try and encourage alternative travel.

"The car club offers users an affordable, pay-as-you-go alternative to car ownership, and has been shown to improve air quality and encourages more walking and cycling.”