Car2go Canada Ltd. announced yesterday it will expand its Vancouver operations to meet the growing needs of its more than 10,000 members.
Beginning in mid-April, 100 cars will be added to the fleet, the Car2go home area will expand and more dedicated parking spots will be secured, including eight new spots on the University of British Columbia campus.
“The Car2go program in Vancouver is growing exponentially,” said Nicholas Cole, president and CEO of Car2go Canada.
“In less than a year we have built up a network of more than 10,000 members who share our 225 smart cars daily. This is a great accomplishment for Car2go, and it’s a great representation that Vancouver residents have high levels of awareness and demand for smarter urban transportation solutions.”
Car2go launched in Vancouver last June with 225 cars, 2,000 members, and an average of 1,500 trips per week.
Today there are more than 10,000 members in Vancouver, and the company said the number of trips per week has increased to more than 8,000.
In April, the company’s home area will be extended beyond its existing boundaries, south to 49th Avenue and east to Renfrew Street. Members will be able to pick up and drop off vehicles anywhere within this 70-square-kilometre space.
