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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2015

Minn. Metro seeks to partner for car-sharing vision

One of the driving ideas behind a new system is the use of a single tool, such as an app or fare card, that could access "all non-drive-alone modes" of transportation.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2015

Electric car-sharing service launches in Indianapolis

This is the first-of-its-kind electric car sharing service in the U.S. by the Bolloré Group of France, which already operates car sharing services in several other cities, including the world’s largest EV sharing service: Autolib', in Paris.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2015

Shared-Use Mobility Center partners with Zipcar for 'Trade Ally' program

The program will provide private sector operators and innovators with an opportunity to support SUMC's work, which focuses on bringing together a wide range of interests — including government, industry, non-governmental organizations and academics — to help guide the development of the shared mobility industry.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2015

Starbucks partners with ride-sharing co. Lyft for rewards program

Includes a plan to reward Lyft drivers and customers in the U.S. with My Starbucks Rewards “stars” that will count toward food and beverages at Starbucks stores.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2015

LAX greenlights plan allowing Uber, Lyft to pick up passengers

The LAX Board of Commissioners voted for a change Thursday, which would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to drop off and pick up passengers at a designed area on the airport’s upper departure level, paying the airport $4 each way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2015

Indy zoning law aims to curb parking, boost transit and car-sharing use

City planners are offering developers huge savings — tens of thousands of dollars on large projects — by reducing the required number of parking spaces for some developments if bike racks, electric-car charging stations or other "green" amenities are offered instead.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2015

St. Paul, Minn. campus offers car-, bike-sharing services

The services may be an even more valuable resource now that the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities  has ended shuttle service between and handful of local campuses.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2015

American U. Partners With Zipcar to Offer Car Sharing on Campus

Participating members with smartphones, including iPhone and Android devices, may download the Zipcar mobile application to make reservations, lock and unlock the vehicles and honk the horn to help locate the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2015

Uber adds rickshaws to service in India

Drivers are told to say ‘namaste,’ a common Indian greeting, and are encouraged to use their meters. Uber pays its drivers an additional 40 rupees, or just over 60 cents, per ride on top of the fare.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

DART, Zipcar partnership adds vehicles at rail station

The availability of Zipcar allows members increased access to these communities and encourages the use of public transportation by providing a cost-effective and convenient travel option for transit riders whose destination is not easily reached by other means from the DART station.

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