Zipcar Introduces “Instant Access” to Put New Members Behind the Wheel within Minutes
May 13 2020 - 8:08AM
At a time when people desire the safety and reliability of a
private vehicle, Zipcar has improved the speed and ease for drivers
to sign up and book a Zipcar, allowing members to affordably access
a car without the financial burden and hassles of owning one.
Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced
the national launch of
Instant Access, which
enables new members to access a car with a smartphone and drive
within minutes of joining, providing on-demand flexibility for
essential trips.
With Instant Access, new members joining Zipcar online will have
their identity confirmed by matching a valid driver’s license with
a “selfie” submitted by the member. Within minutes, an eligible
member will be reviewed and, if approved, can instantly access
Zipcar vehicles across the U.S. using a smartphone.
According to Zipcar President Tracey Zhen, “Shortening the time
it takes from joining Zipcar to booking a vehicle has been one of
our members’ biggest requests, and we are proud that we can now
make that possible. Bringing people more immediate access to
reliable and cost-effective transportation has never been more
important, as urbanites face new economic challenges and
uncertainty in pandemic-times.”
Through Instant Access, members can now have on-demand,
self-service access to a Zipcar within minutes, utilizing only
their smartphone. Zipcar will continue to send Zipcards to members
and recommends always having a Zipcard on hand in the event a phone
is not charged or connected. Up until this point, Zipcar has
primarily utilized RFID-enabled Zipcards to enable members to
access its fleet.
New offerings for essential driving
needsZipcar, considered an essential service during the
coronavirus pandemic, has adjusted its offerings to meet members’
needs for affordable, on-demand access to a vehicle during the
crisis. In select cities, Zipcar has recently introduced Dedicated
Zipcar, which offers exclusive use of the same vehicle for five or
seven days a week, and a Stay Local Plan, which offers up to 50%
reduced hourly rates plus a fee for mileage as a cost-efficient
option for short-distance local trips.
To help support healthcare organizations and providers during
the COVID-19 crisis, Zipcar is now also offering
a monthly Dedicated Zipcar discount through June 30,
2020, as well as a dedicated fleet to provide healthcare
organizations exclusive 24/7 access to vehicles for their
employees’ use. To learn more, visit www.zipcar.com/healthcare.
Access to a car, without the cost and hassles of
ownershipDuring the current economic crisis, rethinking
car ownership is one of the most significant ways people can save
money. Owning a car can be one of the biggest household budget
busters, with monthly car payments, the cost and hassles of
insurance, gas, parking, maintenance, repairs, and more. The
financial advantages of car sharing could result in an estimated
average savings of $633 per month1 (or $7,596 per year) compared to
owning a car. With each Zipcar trip, gas, secondary insurance,
parking, and maintenance are included in the cost of a
reservation.
For more information on Zipcar’s fully on-demand, self-service
solution, Instant Access, and how the company is introducing new
transportation solutions as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, please
visit www.zipcar.com/covid19.
____________________________1 2019 Zipcar Member Data compared
to 2019 AAA Cost of Driving Report
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 offers the most comprehensive, most convenient and most
flexible car-sharing options available. 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.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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Media Contact: Ashley Leduc | Communications Manager | pr@zipcar.com
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