DRIVE TIME
Flexcar makes its way to Tempe campus

ASU's Parking and Transit Services celebrated the arrival of a small fleet of Flexcars to the Tempe campus, intended for use by students, faculty and staff, on Sept. 6. The Tempe campus is the first site in the state of Arizona where Flexcar will have a presence.

Flexcar is the largest car-sharing company in the United States and provides low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles for rent. Ten Flexcar vehicles, including Scions, hybrids, trucks and a MINI Cooper, are parked in various locations on the Tempe campus.

Students, faculty and staff may join Flexcar's program; the first year's membership is free for individuals who sign up before Nov. 28. The annual membership fee is normally $35, but this fee is waived if a member rents a Flexcar at least twice in one year.

Flexcar members can rent a vehicle for an hourly rate, typically between $8 and $10 per hour. Vehicles also can be rented for the day. The hourly or daily fee covers all gas, insurance and maintenance expenses.

Employees and students may use the university's Flexcars for personal errands. If their department chooses to establish an account, employees may also use Flexcar for university-related trips or meetings and charge it back to the department.

"We are thrilled to bring the Flexcar program to the ASU community," said Theresa Fletcher, parking and transit services director. "This innovative car-sharing program will make it easier for ASU Students, faculty and staff to use alternate forms of transportation to travel to campus, and still have affordable access to a vehicle when needed."