New shared-use mobility providers are an extension of the public transit network and may soon qualify for tax benefits as US lawmakers recognize the social and environmental benefits of bikesharing, carsharing and ridesharing programs.   Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is proposing an amendment that would allow New Yorkers to exclude the cost of bikesharing memberships […]

Abrams CarSharing Advisors, has assisted many carsharing organizations with strategy, technology and business planning projects, Julian Espiritu, who was a vice-president at Zipcar until 2007, leads the practice group and has deep experience consulting to shared-use mobility startups and established carsharing brands.  Welcome aboard Julian and Abrams!

Alternative Transportation for Chicagoland is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with Center for Neighborhood Technology.  CNT pioneered shared-use mobility in Chicago with I-Go CarSharing between 2002 and 2013.  ATC’s mission is to make it possible for the region’s residents to live well without having to own a vehicle and to create an integrated, multimodal transportation system.

With 26 cars in the Halifax area, this community-oriented mobility provider is growing and looking for talent to round out the team.  See the complete job description by clicking here: CarShareHFX_Manager_Job

In progressive cities, transportation officials recognize that personal mobility based on private car ownership has great costs to the public purse directly in infrastructure and maintenance costs, and indirectly through productivity losses due to traffic congestion and health costs attributable to air quality and commuting stress. Smart land use planning combined with walking, cycling, public

Governments can make progress on their mobility goals, by engaging the solutions that emerging shared-use mobility offers.   A group of carsharing companies in Singapore have made a successful appeal to government to recognize these opportunities though intelligent public policy. http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/car-sharing-firms-call-govt-address-growing-business-costs      

Transportation is the single largest source of global warming pollution in California, creating pollutants that harm our environment and our health. But California can get in the driver’s seat and lead the transition from dirty vehicles to clean electric cars, trucks and buses.  http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/programs/cae/charge-ahead-california

Millennials and the American Dream from Zipcar_PR  

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Metavera announces the first webinar in its series of bootcamps on how to become a Car Sharing Operator.  Car sharing is now a profitable, high growth, locally-focused business model that is growing rapidly with over 1.7 million members and 43,000 vehicles in service.    Is Car Sharing Operations For You? Wednesday, February 5th 12pm EST