Carsharing

The number of cars in Quebec keeps growing, along with greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, rising transportation costs, and parking headaches.

For a long time, the automobile industry has promoted the idea that cars should be the principal mode of transportation in North America. While that may be the case for people living in rural areas, it’s not for those with access to public transit and active transportation. Reaching adulthood, becoming a parent, or moving to the suburbs doesn’t have to mean buying a car.

It’s important to ask ourselves if we really need to own a car, and to consider the true cost of ownership—financial, environmental, and practical. Car ownership comes with significant responsibilities: road congestion, air pollution, insurance, maintenance, and more.

Carsharing is a great solution: access to a car without the stress and costs of ownership. Combined with the transport mix, you can get around efficiently and affordably, according to your needs and circumstances.

What is carsharing?

Carsharing gives you access to a vehicle without having to own one. It’s a sharing-based model: you book a car near your home, workplace, or school, use it for as long as you need, and then return it once your trip is done.

No insurance to pay, no maintenance to deal with, no parking hassles—just a car when you need one.

Carsharing is ideal for:

• Doing a big grocery run

• Going on a weekend getaway

• Getting to an interview or internship

• Visiting family

What is the transport mix?

It’s the art of combining different modes of transportation, as you need them:

• 🚲 Bike or BIXI

• 🚌 Public transit (train, metro, bus)

• 🚙 Carsharing (Communauto, LEO, Locomotion, Turo, …)

• 🚘 Carpooling (AmigoExpress, Liftango…)

• 🚕 Taxi, Uber…

• 🚶🏻‍♀️ Walking, scooter, etc.

This hybrid model adapts to your reality and offers flexibility, savings, and speed.

You choose the right mode of transportation at the right time.