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Zipcar Flex expands offering to London travellers

Zipcar Flex expands offering to London travellers

3 January 2018 Car Rental News

Zipcar has announced that Zipcar Flex, its ‘floating’ car sharing service, is now available to nearly 3.5 million Londoners. Zipcar Flex allows members to spontaneously jump into a car and drive one-way across London, with the ability to drop the car off in one of thousands of spaces within the ‘Zipzone’, which now covers an area of over 235 km2 across London.

Zipcar and metrolinx bring more car sharing options to go transit stations

Zipcar and metrolinx bring more car sharing options to go transit stations

17 April 2015 Car Rental News

Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, and Metrolinx, Ontario’s regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), are expanding their partnership by adding Zipcars to seven additional GO Transit stations to grow the number of seamless transportation options available to GTHA residents, businesses and visitors.

Zipcar launches car rental services in Turkey

Zipcar launches car rental services in Turkey

10 April 2015 Car Rental News

The launch is a further step in Zipcar’s international expansion, which already includes an established presence in the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Austria. The expansion to Istanbul celebrates Zipcar’s third new European market in seven months as it accelerates growth and increases its footprint to meet increasing consumer demand.

Zipcar celebrates 15th anniversary in United States

Zipcar celebrates 15th anniversary in United States

27 January 2015 Car Rental News

When Zipcar first launched in Cambridge, Massachusetts 15 years ago, smart phones hadn’t been invented, social media sites didn’t exist and “sharing” was a concept relegated to toddlers and libraries. Today, thanks to the success of Zipcar and its members sharing thousands of cars in hundreds of locations around the world, cities have a wider variety of transportation options that reduce parking demand, save businesses, students and consumers money and decrease emissions and pollution.

Zipcar celebrates 15 years

Zipcar celebrates 15 years

16 January 2015 Car Rental News

When Zipcar first launched in Cambridge, Mass. 15 years ago, smart phones hadn’t been invented, social media sites didn’t exist and “sharing” was a concept relegated to toddlers and libraries.

Zipcar expands in Pasadena

Zipcar expands in Pasadena

16 May 2014 Press Release Car Rental News

The Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) and Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, are partnering to introduce 20 Zipcars in 10 new locations to provide members, including Pasadena residents, students, businesses and visitors, increased access to an affordable transportation option that is convenient, and helps to reduce congestion, emissions and parking demand.

Zipcar and Ford launch Communities with Drive

Zipcar and Ford launch Communities with Drive

18 April 2014 Press Release Car Rental News

Zipcar, Inc. today announced the launch of the “Communities with Drive” program, sponsored by Zipcar and Ford Motor Company. Communities with Drive is a national contest to seek and reward organisations that are having a profound impact on the communities in which they operate.

Zipcar arrives in Houston

Zipcar arrives in Houston

1 April 2014 Press Release Car Rental News

Beginning today, 25 Zipcars are available by the hour or by the day for residents, students, businesses and visitors in the city of Houston. Zipcar’s revolutionary “wheels when you want them” service offers a wide variety of vehicles, from MINI Coopers to pickup trucks, and includes gas, a reserved parking spot, insurance, and 180 miles per day, making it a great option for those looking for convenient and cost-effective transportation.

Zipcar launches service at Chicago airports

Zipcar launches service at Chicago airports

13 December 2013 Press Release Car Rental News

Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced it has launched service at Chicago’s O’Hare International and Midway airports, bringing the total number of airports that offer Zipcar to 26.

MCCA and Zipcar introduce new Honda accord plug-in hybrids

MCCA and Zipcar introduce new Honda accord plug-in hybrids

2 October 2013 Press Release Car Rental News

The Boston Common Garage and Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced the introduction of four new 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrids to Zipcar’s Boston fleet, as well as plug-in stations and priority parking for Zipcars and other hybrid vehicles at the Boston Common Garage.