BOSTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zipcar, the
world's leading car-sharing network, is building on
its partnership with the City of
Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Parking Authority with the
addition of nearly 50 Zipcar vehicles to convenient,
designated on-street parking spots across the city. Since
2007, Zipcar has been providing members in Philadelphia with access to a vehicle without
the cost or hassles of car ownership. This expansion supports
the goals of the new Philadelphia Transit Plan, by
reducing reliance on personal vehicles and increasing access
to equitable, affordable, and sustainable forms
of transportation for all Philadelphians. Zipcar has hundreds
of vehicles across key Philadelphia neighborhoods, including
South Philly, Spring Valley, West
Philly, University City, Fishtown, Old
City, Washington Square, University
City, and Rittenhouse, for convenient
pick-up and return.
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"Car share reduced auto trips and parking demands in
Philadelphia neighborhoods. We are
pleased that Zipcar has chosen to invest in Philadelphia and add to residents'
transportation choices, " said Mike Carroll, Deputy Managing
Director for the Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, and
Sustainability (OTIS) at the City of Philadelphia.
"Car sharing like Zipcar is an environmentally-friendly and
equitable way to expand access to car travel. I'm grateful that
Zipcar is making this expansion a reality in our neighborhoods and
supporting transit options here in the City of Philadelphia," said Philadelphia
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, 3rd District.
"At Zipcar, we're committed to making cities better places to
live and that starts with increasing access to smart,
affordable mobility solutions that enhance how urban communities
live and thrive," said Tracey Zhen, President, Zipcar. "We are
excited to partner with the city to provide the community
with increased access to our Zipcar vehicles. We're dedicated
to helping residents get where they need to
go with convenient,
affordable and sustainable transportation."
While other car-sharing services have exited the city, this
expanded partnership demonstrates how Zipcar is doubling down
in its commitment to supporting the mobility needs of
Philadelphians. In a December 2020 survey of Philadelphia
Zipcar members, 58% of Philadelphia Zipcar members said
they would like to see more vehicles parked on street, with
73% noting that it's more convenient and
58% noting that it makes vehicles
easier to find1.
In Philadelphia, nearly 81% of
Zipcar members do not own or lease a car, and nearly 42% say they
have postponed buying or leasing a car as a direct result of their
Zipcar membership1. Zipcar members also save about
$633 a month compared to car owners
by avoiding traditional out-of-pocket expenses like parking,
insurance, and maintenance.2 A University of California, Berkeley study shows that
every Zipcar on the road takes away the need for up to thirteen
personally owned vehicles.3
"We're proud to enhance our partnership with Zipcar. The
Philadelphia Parking Authority's mission is to improve the
quality of life for Philadelphia's
residents and visitors. We fulfill this mission by working
with our transportation partners to institute appropriate
policies to decrease congestion, improve economic opportunity,
and support the economic vitality of Philadelphia," said Scott Petri, Executive Director of the
Philadelphia Parking Authority.
Zipcar vehicles can be reserved for as little as an hour or for
multiple days, for essential trips, travel beyond city limits,
and visiting family and friends. A Zipcar membership includes gas,
maintenance, insurance options, and up to 180 miles of driving
per day, making it an attractive and affordable
option for city residents. Sign up online or through the Zipcar app to get
driving within minutes.
Zipcar is dedicated to the safety of its community and urges
members to take the right steps to keep
the entire community safe. To learn more, visit www.zipcar.com/covid19.
For more
information on how to become a member of Zipcar in Philadelphia, please
visit https://www.zipcar.com/philadelphia.
About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading
car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and
responsible urban living. With its wide variety of
self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week,
Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in
nearly 500 cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis
Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of
mobility solutions. More
information is available at www.zipcar.com.
Media Contacts:
Teresa M. Lundy
TML Communications
E : Teresa@TMLFirm.com
P : 215-500-8749
Stephanie Aboulafia
Communications Manager, Zipcar
E : PR@zipcar.com
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