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Zipcar Expands Toronto Car Sharing Network

Following an expanded partnership with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Zipcar will place vehicles in four TTC commuter parking lots throughout the city, giving Toronto residents and visitors greater access to the car sharing network.

In 2010, Zipcar joined the TTC's Metropass Hot Dealz program, giving TTC pass holders reduced fees on Zipcar membership and reservations.  As part of the program, TTC Metropass holders can join Zipcar for the special introductory annual membership rate of $30 with no application fee, available through August 4, 2011.

"Public transportation and car sharing programs really go hand-in-hand as they both enable people to reduce their reliance on personally owned vehicles," said Karen Stintz, chair of the Toronto Transit Commission. "Offering the convenience of Zipcars at some of our busiest subway stations is a strategic move for the TTC as we continually seek to make the subway a more accessible and efficient system for Toronto commuters."

There will be eight Zipcar vehicles, in pods of two, will be located at the Leslie subway station, Wilson subway station, Eglinton West subway station and the Keele subway station.  Zipcar vehicles located at the stations will be available in a variety of makes and models, including Toyota Prius hybrids, Mazda 3 sedans and Toyota Tacoma pickups.

"One of our major goals is to provide greater access to Zipcar vehicles within a 10 minute walk from TTC subways, streetcars and buses, and this is a great step toward reaching that objective,"
said Michael Lende, general manager of Zipcar Toronto. "We are proud of our longstanding relationship with the TTC, and with Zipcars now located at TTC subway stations, Zipsters have even greater access to car sharing -- a proven cost-effective transportation option and part of a sustainable lifestyle, which complements the use of public transit."
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