[Hondaracer]

Many other people use these services?

Since moving to Vancouver I've signed up and they are freakin awesome!

Most of the time even with spending a few minutes to find a spot it's 1/4 the cost of a cab, easy access, easy to park FourTwo's and completely reasonable rates.

Typically use Car2Go but signed for Evo this week as having more than two passengers can be useful for weekends etc

[inv4zn]

My GF occasionally uses car2go and I've ridden shotgun in the smarts.

One thing I did notice is that because it's "shared", some are actually pretty disgusting. I've found used bandaids and shit, sticky door handles, etc. One of the cars we used also smelled like something was burning.

Another thing is a lot of times you arrive at your destination, then spend another 5 minutes looking for somewhere to park it, which costs unnecessary $$$.

Lastly, because they bill by the minute, there are a lot of assholes in them who drive like absolute shitheads, although that's not really the service provider's fault lol

[Gh0stRider]

I signed up for Car2go when they were offering free memberships, have yet to try it out.

[dark0821]

do have a quick question about modo... so when you book, can you book a FRS or Abarth specifically? Or just luck of the draw type of thing?

[Gh0stRider]

do have a quick question about modo... so when you book, can you book a FRS or Abarth specifically? Or just luck of the draw type of thing?

you can look on the map to see what type of vehicle is parked at the location.

http://s27.postimg.org/yjqloxdyb/screenshot_60.jpg

[DragonChi]

I was just on their website, and it looks like you can book performance vehicles. Under that category, there was only the FRS.

[The_Situation]

Car2go just dropped their rates too I think. It's only 32 cents per minute for the smart fourtwos now. Cheaper than Evo car which is at 41 cents per minute.

It's a pretty good thing to have even if you all drive. Perfect for driving downtown if you plan on drinking. You can just drive to the bar and ditch the car then cab home.

I've been hyping this up to all of my friends after recently discovering this lol

[flagella]

My GF occasionally uses car2go and I've ridden shotgun in the smarts.

One thing I did notice is that because it's "shared", some are actually pretty disgusting. I've found used bandaids and shit, sticky door handles, etc. One of the cars we used also smelled like something was burning.

Another thing is a lot of times you arrive at your destination, then spend another 5 minutes looking for somewhere to park it, which costs unnecessary $$$.

Lastly, because they bill by the minute, there are a lot of assholes in them who drive like absolute shitheads, although that's not really the service provider's fault lol

Yep, have seen too many morons flooring their torque monster Smart.

[Hondaracer]

I'll admit I had to try out the "sport shifting" when I first got in lol

The Car2go system though in terms of the app, ease of use, etc was surprising in how well it all worked.

Modo I beleive you need to return the car to the same spot you take it from though?

[!Aznboi128]

^ that's correct.

modo isn't bad but wait for promo before signing up.

[Gh0stRider]

Ya, downside with modo is that it has to be returned to the pickup location.

I like how modo has different types of vehicles, like mini vans and trucks.

[6o4__boi]

Car2go getting CLA and GLA this month.

If I see one on my app nearby I'm takin one out for shiggles.

I always figured there was a thread on car2go lol it's been around for a while now. Definitely the best option imo when going to DT for events.

[mos_skeeto]

EVO is great for car owners because it costs 2 dollars a year if you don't use it. I use it for rare situations like driving home when the Skytrain is down or after watching a sporting event in downtown.

I got a MODO for a few months just to try out cars. The Abarth is a ton of fun. I took it up to Whistler and back.

[flagella]

EVO is great for car owners because it costs 2 dollars a year if you don't use it. I use it for rare situations like driving home when the Skytrain is down or after watching a sporting event in downtown.

I got a MODO for a few months just to try out cars. The Abarth is a ton of fun. I took it up to Whistler and back.

Newbie question, but how far can you drive these cars to? If you live all the way in Coquitlam, can you still drive that car there from DT? Is there some sort of restriction in distance or it's fine as long as you take your car back?

[Hondaracer]

Modo its just based on Daily/hourly rental, im sure you cant drive to Kelowna or the states, somewhat within reason

Car2Go and Evo are only in Vancouver though, some car2go's parked at BCIT but you cant take them East unless you plan to drive back

[mk1freak]

Quick question and it's probably on the website but do you have to top up gas prior to returning vehicle?

[6o4__boi]

Quick question and it's probably on the website but do you have to top up gas prior to returning vehicle?

nope...i've never had to with car2go's

but then again i never pick the cars with low fuel lol

I remember when they first came out, there was a mastercard included in every car in case you needed to gas it. We can all guess how well that went cus that's no longer the case. I think if you do end up gassing it, they will reimburse you on your account.

[Hondaracer]

Quick question and it's probably on the website but do you have to top up gas prior to returning vehicle?

Not unless you NEED gas in order to get to your destination I beleive. And yea you Lee receipts and get reimbursed

With Evo though they have a gas card in the glove box

[Skittlez160]

EVO is great for car owners because it costs 2 dollars a year if you don't use it. I use it for rare situations like driving home when the Skytrain is down or after watching a sporting event in downtown.

I got a MODO for a few months just to try out cars. The Abarth is a ton of fun. I took it up to Whistler and back.

That's exactly what I use it for. The odd trips here and there, it comes in handy for sure.

I have both Car2Go and Evo but I find myself using Evo more since they're "easier" to drive. One time the use of their bike racks came in handy as well. When I had to be back to my storage locker before they closed for the night.

I'll have to look into Modo and other services. Maybe just to have some fun lol.

[mos_skeeto]

Newbie question, but how far can you drive these cars to? If you live all the way in Coquitlam, can you still drive that car there from DT? Is there some sort of restriction in distance or it's fine as long as you take your car back?

Each company has different policies. I only used Modo and Evo and you can drive it to Coqutlam as long as you return the car in a zone (evo) or its original spot (modo)

[604STIG]

How's do these services work with keys? Are they already in the car (theft issues?) or do you pick them up from somewhere?

[Hondaracer]

How's do these services work with keys? Are they already in the car (theft issues?) or do you pick them up from somewhere?

This is what I was so impressed with in terms of the app

So you reserve the car through the app, you have 20 minutes to get to the car

Walk up to the car hit "start rental" in the app

There is then a display on the front windshield which displays a 4 digit code, you input that code into the app

The car unlocks, you close the doors, and then there is a lock box which the key is locked into via a fob on the dash, by sitting in the car the key is unlocked and you start the car and the rental.

It's a seemless system through the app, was really impressed first time I used it

[ZN6]

The good news is that you don't have to care about them, the bad news is no one else cares about them either.

It's that mentality that makes me want to punch most of the drivers of these cars in the face for cutting people off in smart cars. I've seen car2go cut off a semi without care. Fine, people do this too on cars they own for themselves, but not having to care so much about a car that you share with a community amplifies the bad behavior on the road especially when most services charge by the minute.

[meme405]

This is what I was so impressed with in terms of the app

So you reserve the car through the app, you have 20 minutes to get to the car

Walk up to the car hit "start rental" in the app

There is then a display on the front windshield which displays a 4 digit code, you input that code into the app

The car unlocks, you close the doors, and then there is a lock box which the key is locked into via a fob on the dash, by sitting in the car the key is unlocked and you start the car and the rental.

It's a seemless system through the app, was really impressed first time I used it

Lol so I dont have an account, but I needed to get a car and drive to pick up a buddy who was having trouble getting a cab.

Luckily he was a member, so he gave me directions to one of the cars, I told him the numbers he entered it in his app (while at his house 15km away), and the car unlocked and I went and picked him up.

I was a cynic at the beginning as well, but after using the 5 person car2go's a few times to get downtown then ditching them and going drinking, I think its a fantastic system.

[The_Situation]

Lol so I dont have an account, but I needed to get a car and drive to pick up a buddy who was having trouble getting a cab.

Luckily he was a member, so he gave me directions to one of the cars, I told him the numbers he entered it in his app (while at his house 15km away), and the car unlocked and I went and picked him up.

I was a cynic at the beginning as well, but after using the 5 person car2go's a few times to get downtown then ditching them and going drinking, I think its a fantastic system.

you would have been fucked if you got in an accident lol

[jackal]

as someone who gets these fucking cars towed constantly. MAKE SURE YOU PARK THESE THINGS WHERE THEY BELONG. you leave one in my lot and you will get billed $120 for the tow and $50 by the car share company. i've towed 4 evo's and one car2go in the last 10 days...

the tow companies love it and the car share companies don't give 2 shits because they bill direct to the last person who used the car.

[Hondaracer]

The good news is that you don't have to care about them, the bad news is no one else cares about them either.

It's that mentality that makes me want to punch most of the drivers of these cars in the face for cutting people off in smart cars. I've seen car2go cut off a semi without care. Fine, people do this too on cars they own for themselves, but not having to care so much about a car that you share with a community amplifies the bad behavior on the road especially when most services charge by the minute.

I think a good portion of the user base don't have cars or have maybe never owned one, similar to a lot of tenants renting places etc

No pride in ownership and can't respect the property.

One upside was someone forgot an umbrella in one I took and it was pissing out where we had to walk to the restaurant so that worked out lol

For a reference for people in terms of what it costs, I drove from Hastings/Renfrew to CRAFT at athletes village and it was like $6.50

[Hondaracer]

as someone who gets these fucking cars towed constantly. MAKE SURE YOU PARK THESE THINGS WHERE THEY BELONG. you leave one in my lot and you will get billed $120 for the tow and $50 by the car share company. i've towed 4 evo's and one car2go in the last 10 days...

the tow companies love it and the car share companies don't give 2 shits because they bill direct to the last person who used the car.

What type of lot is yours?

It's stupid people get them towed when the restrictions make it relatively easy to find a proper spot :/

[jackal]

What type of lot is yours?

It's stupid people get them towed when the restrictions make it relatively easy to find a proper spot :/

a private restaurant lot with like 15 spots

[Gh0stRider]

Car2go had a pilot project in Richmond last year. The drivers would leave the cars anywhere. I saw tickets on the cars all the time. Leaving it in alleys, pay zones, beside a yellow curb and no stopping zones. No wonder they are no longer there.

[Ch28]

I've been using EVO and car2go over the past 2 years just based off their promo minutes. Nothing beats parking at PC and then heading out without worrying about parking costs.

[inv4zn]

lol, just as a PSA, grab all your shit before you exit the car.

My GF took a car2go home, got out of the car, and went to the trunk to grab her purse (with her cell phone in it), and the car locked by itself.

Thankfully she was right near her house so she went in and called customer service and they unlocked it remotely - they also said that there should be a 15-second-ish delay before the car unlocks, but that can go by very quickly.

So, to prevent ruining your night if you were on your way out somewhere, take all your shit before you close the doors.

[meme405]

lol, just as a PSA, grab all your shit before you exit the car.

My GF took a car2go home, got out of the car, and went to the trunk to grab her purse (with her cell phone in it), and the car locked by itself.

Thankfully she was right near her house so she went in and called customer service and they unlocked it remotely - they also said that there should be a 15-second-ish delay before the car unlocks, but that can go by very quickly.

So, to prevent ruining your night if you were on your way out somewhere, take all your shit before you close the doors.

But if you realized quickly that you forgot your shit, couldn't you just unlock the car by entering the numbers quickly in the app? Or am I missing something?

I think the problem isn't the doors locking quickly its just people being forgetful or oblivious which leads to them leaving phones, umbrellas, condoms, etc in the cars.

[7seven]

There is a scooter sharing service launching later this year too Loop electric scooter sharing service. Book, Unlock, Ride & Park. (http://loopscooters.com) wonder how that will work out, I can see a bunch of people on them bombing down bike lanes downtown haha.

[Gerbs]

There is a scooter sharing service launching later this year too Loop electric scooter sharing service. Book, Unlock, Ride & Park. (http://loopscooters.com) wonder how that will work out, I can see a bunch of people on them bombing down bike lanes downtown haha.

That's going to be so much fun lol

[The_Situation]

But if you realized quickly that you forgot your shit, couldn't you just unlock the car by entering the numbers quickly in the app? Or am I missing something?

I think the problem isn't the doors locking quickly its just people being forgetful or oblivious which leads to them leaving phones, umbrellas, condoms, etc in the cars.

He said his gf exited the vehicle to go to the trunk to get her phone and purse but the car locked before she got to the trunk

[flagella]

But if you realized quickly that you forgot your shit, couldn't you just unlock the car by entering the numbers quickly in the app? Or am I missing something?

I think the problem isn't the doors locking quickly its just people being forgetful or oblivious which leads to them leaving phones, umbrellas, condoms, etc in the cars.

Why are condoms even in that list? Phones, umbrellas, I get it. You get in the car and toss it somewhere oftentimes. Do you carry a bag of condoms around and toss it in the car every time you drive?

[Hondaracer]

Used Evo last night for the first time, pain in the ass finding parking for them compared to the car2go

Car2go's Nav showing you parkades in which you can park downtown is infinitely helpful

[eclipseman]

I've been using these services for the past year or two. Definitely great. Wife and I walk downtown (about 1-2 hrs), grab lunch then take a car home.

Also, in case anyone missed it, car2go will be replacing all their smartcars with Mercedes 250 CLAs and GLKs.

[The_Situation]

Used Evo last night for the first time, pain in the ass finding parking for them compared to the car2go

Car2go's Nav showing you parkades in which you can park downtown is infinitely helpful

? Evo car has that as well. It's the blue P circles that are on the map on the evo app

[The_Situation]

Why are condoms even in that list? Phones, umbrellas, I get it. You get in the car and toss it somewhere oftentimes. Do you carry a bag of condoms around and toss it in the car every time you drive?

Some people use the cars to have sex in.

[SSM_DC5]

lol, just as a PSA, grab all your shit before you exit the car.

My GF took a car2go home, got out of the car, and went to the trunk to grab her purse (with her cell phone in it), and the car locked by itself.

Thankfully she was right near her house so she went in and called customer service and they unlocked it remotely - they also said that there should be a 15-second-ish delay before the car unlocks, but that can go by very quickly.

So, to prevent ruining your night if you were on your way out somewhere, take all your shit before you close the doors.

Note for gf, put the key back after getting the purse. :yuno: putting the key back signals the car to think you're done with it.

[flagella]

Some people use the cars to have sex in.

Ya, takes some real fucked up people to have sex in a publicly shared car and leave a used condom in it.

[hud 91gt]

I only tend to use them when planning to have a few drinks. Then cab home.

I find parking them DT is a huge pita.

[Gh0stRider]

HAHAHAH...saw this on fb

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16427293_992128207554932_5957821608870942372_n.jpg ?oh=d08a408430c4439e79e99a2c77d3d382&oe=591490C2

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16508222_992128204221599_3669199349737969913_n.jpg ?oh=ac3124af5217c9c8d9cf92cc6e7f0292&oe=59118B36

[FN-2199]

For existing EVO members: use code FIFTEENRFZ for free 15 minutes of drive time!

Not sure when the expiry is, but this is from the YVR Food Fest

Edit: Expires August 1, 2017

[mr00jimbo]

I see a lot of these carshare cars being towed in the "no stopping between 3 and 6" zones. I guess people think somebody else will get it by then, or...

[jackal]

since my first post in this thread in feb about having these things towed, i've had to have 8 more towed including 2 tonight 1 evo and one of the new cla250 car2go's.

people need to understand the rules about using these fucking things. i don't care if you come in and buy something worth $2 or $200. you can't just abandon a car in a private lot for 10 hours hoping someone else will get in a drive it away.

[6o4__boi]

^ lol those people are in for a treat

iirc they're on the hook for the tow, associated fees + administrative fees from the car share

[mos_skeeto]

I used to rent a parking spot downtown and a car2go parked itself in the single lane entrance and exit of the parking lot. No one could get in or out lol.

[Gerbs]

FIFTEENXSD for free fifteen minutes. They were giving this out at the latin festival by science world.

[Eff-1]

since my first post in this thread in feb about having these things towed, i've had to have 8 more towed including 2 tonight 1 evo and one of the new cla250 car2go's.

people need to understand the rules about using these fucking things. i don't care if you come in and buy something worth $2 or $200. you can't just abandon a car in a private lot for 10 hours hoping someone else will get in a drive it away.

This might be worth sharing with both companies in case they can do something to address it. I'm sure they don't like having their cars towed anymore than you do having to go through the trouble of towing them. I'm curious what it is specifically about your lot that seems to attract a lot of car sharing vehicles? Is it close to a home zone boundary? There must be something about it that makes people think it's an approved parking area. If you're willing to share the location, I could help make some guesses.

[van19]

FIFTEENXSD for free fifteen minutes. They were giving this out at the latin festival by science world.

Where can u enter the code for the free minutes ?

[TypeRNammer]

Where can u enter the code for the free minutes ?

It's in the evo car share app. Just click the drop down menu, then my minutes.

There should be a slot to redeem code.

[jackal]

This might be worth sharing with both companies in case they can do something to address it. I'm sure they don't like having their cars towed anymore than you do having to go through the trouble of towing them. I'm curious what it is specifically about your lot that seems to attract a lot of car sharing vehicles? Is it close to a home zone boundary? There must be something about it that makes people think it's an approved parking area. If you're willing to share the location, I could help make some guesses.

early on i talked to both companies. neither gave a fuck. what you need to understand is the car share companies make money of the cars being towed. there is an admin fee for having a car towed and all applicable tow and recovery fees are billed directly to the driver. the tow companies LOVE towing them. they always get paid, and it's never a hassle. i use drakes towing. they told me once they had 15 car2go's towed in one night... it's nothing special about my lot i have multiple drakes towing/authorized parking only signs. people are just stupid.

[Eff-1]

what you need to understand...

I do understand. All I'm suggesting is there is likely a reason why your lot attracts more than usual. The vast majority of car share users aren't as dumb as you contintue to imply and most understand the rules. Why not tell us what lot it is? At the very least, maybe someone reading this thread won't park there next time :thumbs:

[jackal]

duffins donuts. 1391 east 41st ave.

oh and people ARE that stupid

[6o4__boi]

Can confirm that most car share users, at least the ones that park by my parents' place in Strathcona, are dumb as rocks

I've seen evo's/c2g on private driveways, blocking driveways, parked on no stopping sign, parked on private business lots, parked blocking dumpsters etc.

They've also got an ongoing issue with dipshits boxing in their cars to squeeze into permit only spots, along with a couple of minor claims from one of their cars getting hit in the bumper by an evo. Funny part about that was that that particular evo driver didn't even try to run, just parked and left it. Clearly obvious from the scuff on the Evo's bumper and the matching scuff on my brother's bumper were one and the same. It's like the previous driver didn't think it would catch up to them. Hopefully Evo charged the ever living shit out of them on top the current claim against them.

As much as these idiots are cash cows for car shares, at some point, they should be banned from driving altogether.

[Hondaracer]

Most of the people using the service seemingly have never had their own car so they don't understand pride of ownership.

I've gotten into cars full of garbage, personal belongings, mud caked on the wheel/console etc.

Been using both Evo and car2go recently, it's kind of a pain coming into downtown and finding a proper parking spot. Went to Zajac nights a month ago and had to park in a metered spot, figured someone would grab it before meter expired but ended up getting a ticket :(

Their ticketing system is good though, they just charge your account the minimum payment amount right off the bat instead of you having to deal with it

[mos_skeeto]

I always pre-scout parking spots especially in downtown. Pacific Centre and Gastown have lots which covers most places I go to on foot.

[Eff-1]

duffins donuts. 1391 east 41st ave.

oh and people ARE that stupid

i'm stumped. no obvious reasons that I can think of. I guess you're right. Just dumb people.

[TypeRNammer]

Anyone here a modo member?

[AstulzerRZD]

Anyone here a modo member?

Yep, whatsup?

I've got Modo, Car2Go, Evo, and Zipcar - only big one I'm missing is Enterprise CarShare in Toronto