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Each Zipcar replaces over 20 privately owned vehicles |
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As the largest car sharing company in the world, we have learned through
extensive research about the significant, positive environmental impact
of car sharing. There are three major effects:
Members shed cars. Over 40% of our members decide
against purchasing a car, or end up selling their car.
They drive less. Car usage of individuals is
reduced by as much as 50%.
They use other transportation. Members use the
most efficient means of transportation for the task — walking, biking,
public transportation, taxi or Zipcar.
With each Zipcar replacing over 15 privately-owned vehicles, we're changing
the urban landscape.
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Older cars are replaced with new ones that have
more stringent pollution controls.
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Green space is preserved as fewer parking spaces
are required to meet the driving needs of the same number of people.
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Less strain on urban parking infrastructure — saving businesses, governments, and universities money.
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Lower fuel consumption means fewer greenhouse
gas emissions and particulates.
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And yes, less congestion on the roads.
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Zipcar is a critical element of the transportation network of many cities
and universities, enabling residents, students and businesses to get rid
of their cars and still meet their transportation needs.
At Zipcar, we also take pride in the fact that we promote a deeper sense
of community as members within a small geographic area share a common resource
and the money saved, reported by members to be over $5,000
per year, gets spent locally.
Learn more about the environmental and community impact of Zipcar.
What are you waiting for? Join the Zipcar revolution!
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The ABCs of Zipcar
How to reserve a Zipcar, get in it, and drive away - in less than a minute. |
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Get a Zipcard
Add a little more Zip — to your life, your job, your up-time, your down-time, your business, and your pleasure. |
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