Carsharing is easier, less expensive and better for the environment than owning a private vehicle. Kootenay Carshare Co-op is the best deal in town!
Member benefits
- No time spent on vehicle maintenance or unexpected costs
- Only pay for when you use a car with low usage fees
- Use of cars, vans and trucks as well as trailers, bike and roof racks
- No insurance or gas costs
- Access to over 200 vehicles in Vancouver and Victoria
Environmental benefits
- For every Carshare vehicle on the road five personal vehicles are removed
- Less congestion, noise and stress on infrastructure and greenspace
- Well maintained cars mean less pollution in our air and water
- Recognized by the Sustainable Transport Council of Canada to be one of three important greenhouse gas reduction initiatives in Canada
Community benefits
- Promotes active transportation, walking, biking, for a healthy lifestyle
- Develops community through democracy, sharing and caring
- Addresses social inequality for those unable to afford a private vehicle
- Provides programs for disabled, low-income and senior drivers