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People debate this particular method of commuting vs. that particular method, but one sometimes overlooked option is a combining of two or more methods of commuting according to specific need. For example, let’s say you don’t own a car and normally commute by foot, bicycle, bus, taxi, train, but on occasion you need more flexibility than these transportation modes provide. If only you could conjure up a conveniently located car at your whim.
Well, that might possible—almost. Zipcar is a Boston-based company that provides cars that its members share. According to the Zipcar website it works like this: You apply and qualify for membership online (Zipcar says they approve 94% of applicants, and usually within 24 hours), members are issued a “zipcard,” with which they access one of 229 cars parked in specially designated spaces located throughout the city, after having reserved a car online. Car locations are easily found by GPS or online.
Zipcar also prides themselves on their continually evolving technology, which allows members to access Zipcars not only in their own city, but in cities across the nation and even in other countries. Worried about insurance and gas? No need to; these amenities are included in your membership. In fact, the members use their zipcard to put gas into their zipcar, should the need arise, at no new expense to the member.
There’s much more information located at their website. Now, I’m not endorsing Zipcar, as I’ve never used the service myself. However, I’ve read good reviews and I feel comfortable sharing information on what appears to be a useful product from a company interested in providing quality and service to its customers, and a transportation mode commuters can dovetail into their commuting strategy if need be.
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