Zipcar and the Toronto Transit Commission Announce New Partnership Through
Metropass' 'Hot Dealz' Program
Zipcar becomes first major service provider for TTC's Hot Dealz Program by offering discounted membership and rate plans for Metropass customers </pre> <p><span class="xn-location">TORONTO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Aug. 4</span> /CNW/ -- Zipcar Inc. and the <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> Transit Commission (TTC) announced today that the international car sharing company is the newest member of the TTC's Hot Dealz Program. The Hot Dealz Program was created by the TTC in 2009 to provide valuable savings to Metropass customers for various <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> attractions and services.</p> <p/> <p>As a partner, Zipcar will offer all TTC Metropass customers a valuable annual membership of <span class="xn-money">$30</span>, a <span class="xn-money">$25</span> savings, and will waive the one-time initiation administration fee of <span class="xn-money">$30</span> for a total savings of <span class="xn-money">$55</span>. Further, beginning today until <span class="xn-chron">February 4, 2011</span>, TTC Metropass customers that apply for membership will receive 20 percent off of the company's hourly week day rates.</p> <p/> <p>"The services that Zipcar provides to residents of the City of <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> are aligned with the service that the TTC has provided the residents of <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> for decades - an efficient and reliable alternative to car ownership," said Michael Lende, General Manager of Zipcar <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span>. "This synergy makes the opportunity to partner with the TTC through the Metropass Hot Dealz Program a significant initiative."</p> <p/> <p>Both Zipcar and the TTC recognize that access to Zipcar's 360 car share vehicles will provide TTC Metropass customers an additional incentive to forego the purchase or lease of a personally owned vehicle and become more likely to use transit contributing to a sustainable transportation network. As seen in all Zipcar locations across <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, Zipcar vehicles in <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> are located within walking distance from TTC subway stops in high density residential areas.</p> <p/> <p>"The TTC is proud to provide added value for our loyal Metropass customers through our Hot Dealz program, and partnering with Zipcar will give existing and future transit riders an additional incentive to purchase Metropasses," said <span class="xn-person">Adam Giambrone</span>, TTC Chair. "As the third largest transit service in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, the TTC knows how to move people, and with this new partnership with Zipcar, we are able to increase commuter transportation options in <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> in order to enhance our sustainable transportation network."</p> <p/> <p>Zipcar is the world's largest car sharing company. Members of Zipcar have access to vehicles in 14 metropolitan markets in <span class="xn-location">North America</span> including <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span>, <span class="xn-location">Vancouver</span>, <span class="xn-location">Portland</span>, <span class="xn-location">Chicago</span>, <span class="xn-location">Seattle</span>, <span class="xn-location">New York City</span>, <span class="xn-location">Boston</span>, and several other cities. In 2006, Zipcar entered the <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> market with a convenient and reliable service for residents. Shortly after arriving in <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span>, Zipcar was recognized in 2007 by receiving special recognition from the Green <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> Awards for the company's promotion of sustainability in the Market Transformation Category.</p> <p/> <p>Zipcar has been proven to take cars off the road, and provide a viable alternative to car ownership. It is estimated that every Zipcar takes approximately 15-20 personally-owned vehicles off the road. A recent survey revealed that Zipcar members reported a 47 percent increase in the use of public transit after becoming members, 10 percent increase in cycling and 26 percent increase in walking.</p> <pre> About Zipcar </pre> <p>Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing service with more than 400,000 members and 7,000 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout the <span class="xn-location">United States</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span> and the <span class="xn-location">United Kingdom</span>. Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. More information is available at <a href="http://www.zipcar.com">www.zipcar.com</a>.</p> <pre> About Toronto Transit Commission </pre> <p>The <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> Transit Commission moves about 1.5 million riders every weekday. The TTC is the third largest public transit system in <span class="xn-location">North America</span> servicing some 4.5 million people in the Greater <span class="xn-location">Toronto</span> Area, with a network of subways, streetcars, buses, and a specialized service, Wheel-Trans, for people who require accessible transportation. The TTC is committed to meeting the growing needs of the region with subway and light rail expansion, carrying an additional 175 million riders by 2021. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.ttc.ca">www.ttc.ca</a> . Follow the TTC on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TTCNotices">www.twitter.com/TTCNotices</a>.</p> <p/> <p>Zipcar and the Zipcar logo are trademarks of Zipcar, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p> <pre>
For further information: Dagmara Grabowski, Weber Shandwick for Zipcar, +1-416-642-7904, [email protected]; or Danny Nicholson, Toronto Transit Commission, +1-416-393-3898, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.zipcar.com
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