Hybrid Flexcars in SD
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Hybrid Flexcars in SD
Getting a Hybrid Now as Easy as Getting a Cup of Coffee in San Diego
Has anyone in the SD area seen these flexcars? What a good idea. My college (Furman University, Greenville, SC) had something like this, but it was for bicycles. You could pay to buy into the communal bike program, you would get a key that would unlock any of the omnipresent Earth Cruiser bikes on campus, and you had an instant ride back to your dorm or apartment or class.
Has anyone in the SD area seen these flexcars? What a good idea. My college (Furman University, Greenville, SC) had something like this, but it was for bicycles. You could pay to buy into the communal bike program, you would get a key that would unlock any of the omnipresent Earth Cruiser bikes on campus, and you had an instant ride back to your dorm or apartment or class.
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Re: Hybrid Flexcars in SD
Thanks... I saw these around but had no clue what "flexcar" meant or why it was a Civic Hybrid.
Yeah, what a great idea! I hope this company goes public someday I will be waiting to invest.
I think people are doing the math and realizing that actually owning a car might not pay off. Not only the cost of the vehicle but insurance, gas, maintenance, parking fees, tickets, tolls, registration.....
If you live in the burbs a car is still a must-have, but for urban dwellers it is very different.
Yeah, what a great idea! I hope this company goes public someday I will be waiting to invest.
I think people are doing the math and realizing that actually owning a car might not pay off. Not only the cost of the vehicle but insurance, gas, maintenance, parking fees, tickets, tolls, registration.....
If you live in the burbs a car is still a must-have, but for urban dwellers it is very different.
Originally Posted by Civic Duty
Getting a Hybrid Now as Easy as Getting a Cup of Coffee in San Diego
Has anyone in the SD area seen these flexcars? What a good idea. My college (Furman University, Greenville, SC) had something like this, but it was for bicycles. You could pay to buy into the communal bike program, you would get a key that would unlock any of the omnipresent Earth Cruiser bikes on campus, and you had an instant ride back to your dorm or apartment or class.
Has anyone in the SD area seen these flexcars? What a good idea. My college (Furman University, Greenville, SC) had something like this, but it was for bicycles. You could pay to buy into the communal bike program, you would get a key that would unlock any of the omnipresent Earth Cruiser bikes on campus, and you had an instant ride back to your dorm or apartment or class.
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Re: Hybrid Flexcars in SD
they have the same/similar programs in NYC, DC, Boston, etc. A car gets stationed on a block and people reserve time slots on the web.
Usually Prii, or HCHs. Some trucks avail for when you need to haul something too
Usually Prii, or HCHs. Some trucks avail for when you need to haul something too
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Quincy MA
Re: Hybrid Flexcars in SD
Originally Posted by gonavy
they have the same/similar programs in NYC, DC, Boston, etc. A car gets stationed on a block and people reserve time slots on the web.
Usually Prii, or HCHs. Some trucks avail for when you need to haul something too
Usually Prii, or HCHs. Some trucks avail for when you need to haul something too
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