Vancouverite here. Car2go and Modo member (the co-op equiv of Zipcar).
Car2go is great. The best part being the free parking, in designated spots. I can get downtown in 10 min and park for free for about $4. Bus downtown is $2.75 and takes 45 min.
It's also a cheaper way to avoid drinking and driving. Car2go to bar, taxi home.
Afaik, they are owned by Mercedes, which explains why they use Mercedes-owned Smart cars.
My card also works in Toronto, which is convenient. Not sure about the US though.
If there's no car nearby, the app can notify you when a car is available nearby.
Lost my card and they mailed me a new one, free :) Wish I could login to the car with my phone though.
Modo is great for longer terms errands, like a trip to Ikea, where you return where you started.
Curious as to what will happen when driverless taxis arrive.
Car2go is great. The best part being the free parking, in designated spots. I can get downtown in 10 min and park for free for about $4. Bus downtown is $2.75 and takes 45 min.
It's also a cheaper way to avoid drinking and driving. Car2go to bar, taxi home.
Afaik, they are owned by Mercedes, which explains why they use Mercedes-owned Smart cars.
My card also works in Toronto, which is convenient. Not sure about the US though.
If there's no car nearby, the app can notify you when a car is available nearby.
Lost my card and they mailed me a new one, free :) Wish I could login to the car with my phone though.
Modo is great for longer terms errands, like a trip to Ikea, where you return where you started.
Curious as to what will happen when driverless taxis arrive.