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Zipcar
Zipcar is the world’s leading car sharing alternative to car rental & ownership. Book cars on demand by the hour or day. Join instantly, drive in minutes.
Overview
Zipcar is the world’s leading car sharing alternative to car rental & ownership. Book cars on demand by the hour or day. Join instantly, drive in minutes.
General information
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Boston
Corporate office
Boston, MA, United States
Principals
Robin Chase
Co-founder
Antje Danielson
Co-founder
Angelo Adams
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Zipcar?
Robin Chase and Antje Danielson founded Zipcar in 2000 after meeting at a cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They imported the European car-sharing model to North America. Angelo Adams is currently President of the company.
How many cars does Zipcar operate?
The firm does not publicly disclose its fleet size. It operates in over 500 cities across North America and Europe (per firm website).
What is Zipcar's environmental impact claim?
The company states its members reduce CO2 emissions by 1.6 billion pounds per year and eliminate the need for more than 415,000 personally owned cars (per firm website). These figures are company-published and not independently verified.
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