Text Message Alerts – Members can sign up to receive text message alerts about an upcoming reservation as well as alerts regarding an existing reservation that is about to expire. Google Maps – Zipcar has enhanced the online reservation system experience for members, by letting them view the locations of available cars via Google Maps and reserve cars within the map screen. Additionally, consumers can now easily facilitate carpooling with friends by sharing car location information via the iPhone in real-time. By downloading the WHERE application and activating the Zipcar widget, consumers can conveniently find the nearest Zipcar locations via their iPhone and make a reservation. It was developed in partnership with uLocate, and launched on WHERE™, the world’s first mobile GPS widget platform. Zipcar Mobile Locator – a phone application used to view and reserve Zipcar’s worldwide fleet of vehicles based on the member’s current location. Zipcards – Members are given “Zipcards” when they sign up, which are radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled providing seamless innovative technology that allows members to simply unlock the door and drive away.Zipcar has several innovative technology applications, such as: Zipcar’s industry-leading proprietary technology platform fully connects the information flow between vehicles, members and and provides secure, self-service access to more than 6,000 vehicles on demand 24/7. It is a self-service business, and more than 95% of member activity ranging from reservations to billing all takes place online.
Zipcar has spent nearly a decade building the industry’s leading technology and processes required to operate its sustainable, high growth business model. The fleet includes more than 30 makes and models of vehicles, including the Toyota Prius hybrid, Honda Civic hybrid, Volvo S40 and the MINI Cooper. Zipcar began in 1999, and now has 6,000 vehicles that are shared by more than 275,000 consumer and business members around the world. As the creator of the industry in the US, Zipcar has made car sharing a mainstream amenity in more than 50 cities throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, solving the significant parking, congestion and transportation issues that plague urban residents. The low hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance, maintenance and parking. Zipcar is the world’s largest car sharing company, offering self-service, on-demand cars by the hour or day for personal or business needs. Outstanding Achievement for Innovation in Green Products or Services 2009 Mayor's Environmental Excellence Award Winner:
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