Wouldn't it be nice to ride the Metro to someplace near your destination and then pick up a car just steps from
the train or bus.
You could use the care to run errands, shop or reach any other business or
social event not easily accessible via transit. Then simply return the car to the Metro station and you're on your way back home.
Well, Metro offers car sharing at
selected Metro stations and around the region at locations convenient
to Metrobus. This is done in partnership with Zipcar. Car sharing is available in Metro Kiss & Ride lots at 39 of the 86 Metrorail stations (see station pages
for locations) and many other neighborhood locations both near
Metrorail stations without Kiss & Ride lots and elsewhere in the
region.
How does it work?
Zipcar users pay an annual membership
fee, then reserve and pick up a car when you need it. A range of
vehicles are available. As a member you can pick the car that suits your needs at the time. You can pick a
- compact
car,
- van,
- pickup truck,
- convertible,
- or gas/electric hybrid.
See
the Zipcar site for further details.