The Ideal Way to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.

car2go is an intelligent response to the environmental concerns and traffic congestion challenges of a fast-growing urban area like San Diego. The idea is quickly proving itself to be a groundbreaking mobility concept that redefines transportation in urban areas like ours. The car2go car sharing model, used alongside existing public transportation, specifically Trolley routes, bus routes, and rideshare alternatives, serves to substantially reduce the emissions and congestion common in dense urban cores. Long term, the car2go concept will play an important role in keeping San Diego America’s Finest City.

Blue and White Makes Green

San Diego is the first city in North America to have a large scale all electric-drive carshare fleet. The zero emission electric-drive smart fortwo vehicle will provide a way to get around town without stopping at the gas station and help to clean the air..

Furthermore, the car2go concept improves the area’s overall vehicle utilization ratio while reducing vehicle ownership. Privately-owned vehicles are generally used only 1-2 hours and sit idle for the majority of the day, whereas a shared car2go will provide, on average, over 4 hours of utilization. With an extensive network of free floating vehicles, car shares like car2go can reduce the amount of vehicles on the road from 4-10 vehicles per shared car.

car2go’s linkages with public transit hubs and central Trolley stations offers “on-demand” fuel efficient mobility options that complement public transportation. Our network helps close the gaps commonly associated with public transit commuting and it is a practical and affordable alternative to the hassles and rising economic and social costs associated with vehicle ownership.

Do your part to help keep San Diego green by becoming a car2go member! It’s a great first step in enjoying a better quality of life and sustainable living.