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New Plans, New Perks!
Introducing Share Local and
Share Plus
City CarShare believes in change. In fact, as a leader in socially responsible car sharing, we're counting on change. As more people embrace City CarShare, we all benefit from the change in congestion (less of it), use of fossil fuels (much less of it) and emission of CO2 (tons less of it). While we love these changes... over the past four years we haven't done a lot of changing when it comes to membership plans. That all changes now. Beginning November 1, we're pleased to introduce a change to our individual and household memberships - say hello to the new Share Local and Share Plus plans. Both plans offer more options and benefits to match the way you drive. We've kept the hourly and mileage rates low ($5/hour & 40¢/mile) since most of your driving is local, but we've introduced new Extended Freedom rates ($40/day & 10¢/mile) because sometimes you just need to get out of town. We're also introducing new Night Owl pricing as low as $0/hour (that's right... that's a zero) depending on your plan. For most of us, a trip will average $6.00 to $6.50 per hour with either plan. All current individual and household members will be automatically converted to the Share Local plan on November 1. If you want to upgrade to Share Plus (more discounted trips and perks) or find out more information, log in to the reservation system and select the "Account Info" tab. From here click on "billing plans." You can upgrade from Share Local to Share Plus anytime for free, but to make it for the November launch upgrade today! So, while some things change… some things at City CarShare never will. For example, our dedication to your protection is secured with our industry leading premium insurance. When driving City CarShare vehicles, you are covered at the highest levels - $1 million dollars per incident. And, while you are responsible for a $500 deductible, we do provide you the opportunity to lower that amount with our new Buck to Deduct option. Buck to Deduct provides you the option to lower your insurance deductible on each trip for $1/hour (max $6/trip), lowering your financial obligation in case of a fender bender. We developed these new plans based on your input, discussions with other car sharing organizations and our experience with how your car sharing usage has changed over the years. We've kept it simple and believe Share Local and Share Plus plans will help you to drive for less, share more and be green. Let us know what you think! |
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New Pods and New Neighborhoods
At long last, we've secured pods in Cole Valley and
at 9th & Irving in SF! To say we're giddy about
expanding to these areas is an understatement.
Check out our latest pods:
And don't forget if you sign up a friend you both can share $40 of FREE driving credits. The more friends you get to sign up, the more driving credits you get. To learn more check out our Tell-a-Friend program. |
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Free compact fluorescent light bulbs!Lights Out San Francisco (LOSF) invites the entire city of San Francisco to turn off all non-essential lighting on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 8-9 p.m. As part of this energy awareness event, LOSF is encouraging everyone to replace at least one regular light bulb with an energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL). Those who participate will save money on their energy bills and contribute to an energy efficient Bay Area.Free Light Bulbs! LOSF will be distributing compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for FREE to San Franciscans from now until October 20th at their office at 2548 Mission and at community events throughout San Francisco. City CarShare is helping LOSF distribute these energy saving light bulbs by leaving free CF bulbs at some of our San Francisco pods. If you see one at a pod, or somewhere in the car, please take it home and replace an energy inefficient incandescent bulb, courtesy of Lights Out SF and City CarShare.  |
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City CarShare on the MoveWhat do The Color Purple, Conan O'Brien and CCS have in common? Location, location, location! As of October 1, the City CarShare team will move to the upstairs offices at the beautiful Orpheum Theater building. This 1926 era landmark hosts dancing, singing and drama...and the hard-working City CarShare team, diligently making sure you get great service and reliable vehicles.On October 1, we'll be settling in at our new digs. Our phone numbers won't change but our address will. Please note our new address: 1182 Market Street, Suite 300 |
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Driving Tip: Tuck it in before backing upSome parking lots, like a few nameless grocery stores, challenge drivers by requiring them to have expert-level maneuvering abilities to enter and exit a "cozy" parking space. Many of the side mirrors on our cars fold in. If you are navigating a tight spot, try folding in the side mirrors. It'll be easier to back up. Plus you'll avoid hearing that awful crunching sound that occurs when a side mirror gets rammed against a post! |
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PARK(ing) Day On September 21st some
City CarShare members set up mini parks in parking
spaces as part of the PARK(ing) Day project. City
CarShare donated driving credits in support of our
members' creative efforts to spread the mission of
PARK(ing) Day: to rethink the way streets are used,
call attention to the need for urban parks, and improve
the quality of urban human habitat.
Pictured here is PARK(ing) Paradise by Robin Levitt, located in front of the office of Scott Ellsworth, Architect near our 20th and Valencia pod. Here passersby could slip off their shoes and wade in the kiddie pool or just lounge under one of the imported palm trees. CC Puede, a CCS-affiliated participant, used their nearby PARK(ing) space at Mission and Cesar Chavez to provide free health screenings and advice. To learn more about CC Puede, click here. |
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Donate to Team CarShare?
City CarShare will run in this weekend's benefit race for the non-profit Transportation and Land Use Coalition. Will you consider making a donation? Help TALC get out the word about better development patterns and world-class transit, while supporting the City CarShare team. Donate here. |
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