Car-Sharing Company Plans Nationwide Expansion

Zipcar, a car-sharing company located in seven states and 21 cities, announced plans in mid-November to become the first nationwide car-sharing service in the United States. Car-sharing services allow their members to use a variety of vehicles at hourly or daily rates. Although the main intent is to help people get by without owning a vehicle, car-sharing services also encourage greater use of transit services and provide alternatives to owning a large fuel-guzzling vehicle that may rarely be used for hauling large items. Zipcar offers 20 different makes and models, including the Toyota Prius. See the Zipcar press release here http://www.zipcar.com/press/releases/press-18