Carpooling may be the one thing many of us guilt-ridden Canuck car owners mean to do, but never get around to. Perhaps it’s because it can be tricky to coordinate. In the States, companies like Zipcar make a lifestyle free of car ownership simple and convenient. With hundreds of cars in their fleets, a quick online or phone reservation, and automated access system, it’s easy to reduce the number of carbon-mobiles on the road.

Yet in Canada, car-sharing coops often have small fleets, inconvenient access, and high fees. Luckily, things are getting better. Check the list below and find an option that works for you. Some require memberships, others offer different plans and rates based on how much you use them. Fleet size ranges from one car to hundreds. Hourly rates can be as low as $2.50 or as high as $7.50 with long-distance trip options and different-sized vehicles - even hybrids!

The bottom line here is to save our climate and atmosphere by removing cars from the road while saving you from pricey car costs. And the catch is, the less a service is flexible for those who need it, the less it will be used. If the option in your city doesn’t suit or doesn’t exist, try Pickuppal.com - a handy option for moving people and packages wherever you are. Or, start something in your area!

Car Sharing Companies and Coops in Canada -Extracted from Carsharing.net listings

Resources

http://www.carsharing.net/where.html - find out about more up and coming car sharing companies and coops in your area

http://www.carpool.ca/ - Find or initiate a car pool in your area

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