Zipcars Offer Philly Residents Convenient Alternative for City Travel During SEPTA Strike

PHILADELPHIA, PA (Nov. 3, 2009) -- Zipcar, Inc. the world's largest car-sharing service, is reminding Philadelphia residents that nearby Zipcars offer a convenient alternative for city travel during the SEPTA strike.

Zipcars are available in Philadelphia in more than 60 locations, such as Bella Vista, Center City, Chinatown, North Philly, Old City, South Philly, Washington Square and several other locations. Zipcar locations in Philadelphia may be viewed here.

Philadelphia residents can apply for a Zipcar membership online or at the Philadelphia Zipcar office, at 218 South 12th Street.

Zipcar Philadelphia General Manager Available for Interviews:

Jeremy Nelson, General Manager of Zipcar Philadelphia, is available to discuss how Philly residents may use Zipcar during the SEPTA strike, and demo how Zipcar works.

  Background Info about Zipcar Reservations and Pricing:
  --  Zipcar reservations include gas, insurance and 180 miles of driving.
  --  Zipcar reservations start as low as $6.00 per hour for hourly-only
      hybrids.
  --  The "Wheel Deal" monthly subscription program offers Zipcars starting
      at $4 per hour

  --  On Monday through Thursday nights, Zipcars are available from 6 p.m.
      to 8:30 a.m. for just $34 as part of the "Zipcar Overnight" program.

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  About Zipcar

Zipcar, Inc. is the world's leading car-sharing service with 325,000 members and 6,500 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout 28 North American states and provinces as well as in London, England. As a leader in urban transportation, Zipcar offers more than 30 makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to savvy city residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car in the city. More information is available at www.zipcar.com.

Zipcar and the Zipcar logo are trademarks of Zipcar, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.