The carpooling platform for the University of Cologne
Employees and students at the University of Cologne can now use the PENDLA carpooling platform to search for suitable carpools for their daily commute to campus free of charge or offer rides themselves.
The service complements local public transport and helps to make commuting more cost-effective and climate-friendly.
At a glance
- Easy to use: The PENDLA platform makes it possible to organize carpools quickly and easily via the browser.
- Uncomplicated registration: Registration is done with an e-mail address. Use is free of charge.
- Commuting together: Journeys can be shared, reducing individual commuting costs.
- Contribution to climate protection: By forming car pools, CO₂ emissions from commuting can be reduced.
How to use PENDLA
1. Register
Register with your e-mail address and create a profile.
2. Define route
Enter your approximate starting point and select the University of Cologne as your destination.
3. Specify travel times
Specify on which days and at what times you would like to travel.
If you are driving yourself, specify the available seats.
4. View offers
View suitable drivers or passengers suggested by the system.
5. Contact
Contact us via the portal to coordinate details.
More participants, more opportunities
The carpooling platform thrives on the active use of its participants. By inviting more people, you help to continuously expand the offer at the University of Cologne and improve the possibilities for a more climate-friendly commute.
Contact us
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the use of PENDLA, please contact:
Martin Speer
Department 1, Division 14 - Sustainability
Climate Protection Manager
Email: m.speer(at)verw.uni-koeln(dot)de