Holidays 2018: Travellers can now safely store their luggage during stopovers
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Those looking to store their bags for short periods of time while travelling now have a new solution to the problem. Stasher connects people with a network of trusted local businesses (called 'StashPoints') who can keep their items safe. It is the brainchild of three young Oxford Graduates. The aim of the enterprise is to help travellers lighten their loads whilst supporting local businesses. The StashPoint hosts – small businesses such as newsagents, independent retailers and hotels – are able to make additional revenue by keeping bags and suitcases safe for a few hours or days.
Travellers can now safely store their luggage with local business during stopovers
If you’re worried about leaving your suitcase with strangers, however, CityStasher have you covered. Each location is assessed for security before joining the network and every bag left is fitted with a security tag and insured for up to £750 against damage, loss and theft. “We’re so happy with the positive response CityStasher has received so far,” said Jacob Wedderburn-Day, one of the CityStasher founders. “Lugging bags around can suck the fun out of your day and turn it into a hassle rather than an adventure. “It’s exciting to see people taking advantage of the service and a great feeling to be helping so many independent businesses make additional money and attract new customers through their doors.”
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It’s simple to make the most of the service, as well as cheap. Customers book via the CityStasher website, pay online, then simply drop the bags off. The service is up to 50 per cent cheaper than other left luggage options at just £6 for 24 hours. They launched in London initially, before expanding across most major UK cities and into Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam and Rome. Key cities in Spain, Japan and the U.S. are next on the agenda, and should be up and running in time for the summer season. So far CityStasher have been responsible for storing over 75,000 pieces of luggage.
Getty Images Holidays 2018: They hope to soon have 24/7 StashPoints outside every major station in Europe