Just use a car when you need it
Zipcar is a car rental company with a twist. Members can reserve a car and get billed by the hour or day. This car sharing concept works well in major cities allowing its’ members easy access and convenience.
For mass adoption of this idea, the real question is would people be willing to get rid of their car? If you do not need a car every day, this can be a very good alternative saving you many of the expenses of car ownership.
The benefits of a Zipcar members include:
- not purchasing a car
- selling the car they have
- driving less
- using other transportation
One Zipcar can replace 20 privately-owned vehicles resulting in reduced demand for urban parking and less congestion on the roads. They offer an occasional driving plan and extra value plans.
The average car is driven just 1.5 hours a day, which means it is not being used 22.5 hours each day. I wonder if this concept could be extended to individual owners willing to share their own cars for a fee?
