Definition
Neighborhood or workplace-based consortiums that provide cars which people can use when they need them and pay for the service based on how much they drive. Consortium members reserve a car via the organization's website or by telephone. The cars, which are electronically secured, are parked in locations (e.g., lots, transit stations, ramps) that are within a short walk, bike or transit ride of members' homes and workplaces. Users pick up a clean, maintained automobile with a full tank of gas and drive it for as long as needed, only paying for what they use. Membership in a car-sharing service generally includes gas, maintenance, insurance and parking. Membership fees vary based on how an individual plans to use the service and the provider that is selected.
URL Name
BT-4500-4500-150
Third Level Code
BT-4500
Taxonomy Code
BT-4500.4500-150
Parent Code
BT-4500.4500
Family Code
B
Second Level Code
BT
Fifth Level Code
BT-4500-4500-150
Fourth Level Code
BT-4500-4500
Use References
Automobile Sharing Programs, Vehicle Sharing Programs
Publication Status
Online