Zipcar, Inc.
About
Zipcar, Inc. is the Boston-based car-sharing company behind the Zipcar network, which bills itself as the world’s leading car-sharing alternative to rental and ownership. Members book vehicles on demand by the hour or day, unlock them with a phone and drive off within minutes. Maintenance, designated parking spots and insurance options are included, so members avoid many of the costs and chores of owning a car.
The company was founded in Cambridge in 2000 and became part of Avis Budget Group, which acquired it in 2013. Today Zipcars are parked in neighborhoods in more than 500 cities across North America and Europe. Its plans serve individual drivers, university students and businesses looking to simplify transportation, and the company handles all repairs and upkeep while providing standard damage protection and help by phone or live chat.
What to Know
- Members pay nothing at the pump or charging station, since gas is included.
- Zipcar is listed in the Boston Seaport directory and with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
- New members pay a non-refundable application fee when they apply.
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