Second annual report looks at COVID-19 impacts on mobility and the critical role car-sharing services play in driving a more sustainable and equitable future for urban living An overwhelming 4 out of 5 American city residents say it’s now essential to have access to a car, with 41% having either purchased a vehicle in the last six months or considering it in part due to the pandemic.1 These newly… Continue reading Is Car Ownership Threatening the Future of Cities? New Zipcar Impact Report Sounds the Alarm
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Zipcar Introduces “Instant Access” to Put New Members Behind the Wheel within Minutes
Zipcar continues to provide relief from the high cost of car ownership with new offerings and special discounts during the COVID-19 pandemic BOSTON (May 13, 2020) – At a time when people desire the safety and reliability of a private vehicle, Zipcar has improved the speed and ease for drivers to sign up and book… Continue reading Zipcar Introduces “Instant Access” to Put New Members Behind the Wheel within Minutes
Zipcar Calls Student Organizations Nationwide to Enter Students with Drive Competition
University of Michigan chapter of Blueprints for Pangaea wins Grand Prize for 2018/2019 Academic Year BOSTON, MA, September 25, 2019 – Across the country, college and university student organizations make an impact by distributing healthcare supplies overseas, protecting the environment, tutoring and mentoring students, or hosting dance-offs to fundraise for a cause. These are just a few ways students are making a difference in their communities, both on and off campus. To… Continue reading Zipcar Calls Student Organizations Nationwide to Enter Students with Drive Competition
The state of car ownership: generations across America believe sharing a vehicle provides greater value than owning one, according to new Zipcar surve…
Zipcar challenges need for personal car ownership and its impact on cities nationwide in celebration of Car-Free Day BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2019 – Most Americans need a car to travel virtually everywhere, but in today’s sharing economy where consumers increasingly pay for access – for movies, music and clothing – the need to own a car may be a thing of the past. A new study commissioned by Zipcar, the world’s… Continue reading The state of car ownership: generations across America believe sharing a vehicle provides greater value than owning one, according to new Zipcar surve…
Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Members can now visit select parks for free across North America, with hundreds of Zipcars equipped with free park passes BOSTON, May 17, 2019 – Today, Zipcar is announcing the official launch of its free park pass program just in time for the busy Memorial Day and Victoria Day travel weekends. The free passes enable… Continue reading Zipcar Now Offers Free Passes to State and Provincial Parks
Zipcar and Honda Expand Strategic Partnership for Mobility Solutions
BOSTON, Jan. 28, 2019 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, and Honda today announced an expansion of their strategic mobility partnership. The agreement will add hundreds of new Honda vehicles to Zipcar’s diverse fleet, while focusing on supporting Zipcar’s university program in California and the expansion of Zipcar’s successful service in Columbus, Ohio. In… Continue reading Zipcar and Honda Expand Strategic Partnership for Mobility Solutions
Zipcar and the City of New York Announce Two Major Initiatives to Reduce Personal Car Ownership and Increase Access to Car Sharing
Through separate partnerships with the DOT and NYCHA, Zipcar will add 127 new locations throughout the city and for the first time introduce Zipcar at housing authority properties NEW YORK CITY, May 31, 2018 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, and the City of New York, today announced two major initiatives that will soon… Continue reading Zipcar and the City of New York Announce Two Major Initiatives to Reduce Personal Car Ownership and Increase Access to Car Sharing