Press Releases

BOSTON, October 26, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced the launch of a new mobility option in select cities for members who depend on a vehicle during the week to commute to and from work. The new weekday Zipcar offering provides unlimited, sole access to a vehicle and a parking spot Monday through Friday. Exclusive weekday wheels simplify the daily commute for urban dwellers who work outside of the city and offers an alternative to the high cost and hassle of car ownership and parking.

BOSTON, October 2, 2017 – Zipcar, world’s leading car-sharing network and the largest provider of campus car-sharing programs, and Ford Motor Company, today announced that their "Students with Drive" grant program surpassed a significant milestone of $1 million donated to student organizations over the past six years. The program seeks to further the efforts of student organizations making positive impacts on campuses and communities.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, September 6, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced the launch of its service in Costa Rica. This marks the first launch in Latin America for the brand. Zipcar’s expansion to Costa Rica brings car sharing to even more consumers who want access to a car without the cost and hassle of ownership.

CHARLOTTE, August 29, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Charlotte to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to area residents, businesses, visitors and students. The City’s Car Share Parking Pilot Program enables six Zipcars to be parked in select on-street spaces. Additionally, Zipcar will provide another six vehicles at residential properties.

SANTA ROSA, CA – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the City of Santa Rosa to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to Santa Rosa residents, visitors and transit riders. Through the partnership, two Zipcars are now available for reservation in City-owned parking spots at the Downtown Santa Rosa Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Station and in a surface lot downtown.

MIAMI, Fla., August 25, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, and Miami-Dade County, today announced a new partnership to add Zipcars to five Metrorail stations, providing transit riders with on-demand access to vehicles parked at train stops. The partnership seeks to increase the number of sustainable mobility options throughout Miami-Dade County, while in turn reducing personal vehicle ownership, traffic, congestion and CO₂ emissions.

GOLDEN, Colo., August 17, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Golden to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to area residents, businesses, visitors and students. Two Zipcars are now available for reservation in city-owned parking spots in the downtown Golden area through the partnership.

WORCESTER, Mass., June, 28, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Worcester to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to area residents, businesses, visitors and students.  

Six Zipcars are now available for reservation by the hour or by the day in easily accessible locations downtown. The vehicles are parked in designated spots for convenient pick-up and drop-off and can be reserved in seconds on Zipcar’s mobile app, online or over the phone.

TAIPEI, 9 June 2017: Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced the launch of its car sharing service in Taipei, Taiwan. This marks the first major city launch in Asia for the brand.

SEATTLE, June 6, 2017 - Just in time for the summer travel season, Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, and Amtrak Cascades, ranked by National Geographic as one of the best train routes in North America, today announced an expanded partnership to better serve the traveling public.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 2, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and Whistlestop today announced a partnership to provide vehicles for hourly or daily reservations at the Whistlestop parking lot in San Rafael, Calif., next to the soon-to-open San Rafael Downtown Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) station. Access to Zipcars will provide residents with more transportation options, reduce traffic congestion, alleviate parking demand and help public transit users get to their destinations.

BOSTON, May 1, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network and the largest provider of campus car-sharing programs, today announced it has expanded to 100 more universities and colleges over the past year, bringing its total campus footprint to more than 600 throughout North America. This growth stems from an increase in the number of campuses interested in offering a car-free or car-light campus lifestyle to Generation Z (Gen Z) students, who now make up the majority of the student population.

New college and university partners include:

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 18, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Santa Barbara to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to area residents, businesses and visitors.   

HOUSTON, Jan. 23, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, and the City of Houston, today announced an official partnership to add shared Zipcar vehicles in highly visible on-street spots in the Midtown District. Through the partnership, Zipcar and the City of Houston aim to further reduce traffic, congestion and parking demand throughout the City.

BOSTON, January 5, 2017 – Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing network, today announced that Tracey Zhen has been appointed as its president.