Car sharing

Budget-friendly, environmentally-friendly and convenient, car sharing provides people with access to a car when they need it, without the inconveniences and costs of car ownership, all the while reducing the number of cars on our roads.

They can be used for a few hours (say, to go pick up a piece of furniture you found on Marketplace) or even for a few days (to go visit family or friends and enjoy some home cooking). The rest of the time, car sharing vehicles are available to other subscribers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Economic benefits 💰

It costs less to share: Buying a car doesn’t come cheap! As of the second quarter of 2025, a new car could set you back an average of $64,445, and a used car $37,664.1 Not to mention the cost of gas, insurance, licensing, parking and maintenance (tires, oil changes, rustproofing, etc.). Opting for car sharing over car ownership could save you big bucks every month!

A pay-as-you-go model: Except for the car sharing subscription fee, you only pay when you use one of the cars. That’s it. And usage fees are usually calculated per hour and/or per kilometre, which give you better control over your transportation costs.

Environmental benefits 🌳

Fewer cars on the road: Buying a car doesn’t come cheap! As of the second quarter of 2025, a new car could set you back an average of $64,445, and a used car $37,664.1 Not to mention the cost of gas, insurance, licensing, parking and maintenance (tires, oil changes, rustproofing, etc.). Opting for car sharing over car ownership could save you big bucks every month!

Less time spent driving: It has been documented that car sharing translates into fewer kilometres driven per person, per year. That’s because each car trip has a direct cost, so car sharing users will sometimes opt instead for an alternate mode of transportation (walking, biking, carpooling), or they may reconsider unnecessary trips or better consolidate their drives.

Better air quality: Fewer cars on the road means less pollution! As we’ve seen with the rise in summer forest fires, poor air quality can have huge impacts on human health, and not only among vulnerable individuals.

Practical benefits 💡

It’s fast and easy: Simply open the car sharing app on your cell phone and reserve your car in seconds. Some companies allow you to pick up a car in as little as 15 minutes after you make the reservation (ex: Leo), while others allow reservations up to one month in advance (ex: Communauto).

No maintenance: Cars can be high maintenance! If it’s not something electronic breaking down, it’s oil that needs changing or winter tires that need installing. Car sharing vehicles are in good condition, and most of them are recent electric or hybrid models. In the case of an accident or a major breakdown, the car sharing company takes care of the vehicle.

Peace of mind: On average, a personal car sits idle 95% of the time and is driven just under an hour a day. For city dwellers, finding a place to park every day can get old in a hurry. Reserved spots, parking stickers, construction zones, street sweeping in the summer and snow removal in winter… If you opt for car sharing instead, you don’t have to worry about that. You just have to book your vehicle.

So if car sharing is an option in your area, it’s a great option over buying your own. If you’re in a big family that already has a car and you’re considering a second, car sharing may be your answer! You’ll save money, and the hassle of car ownership, and it will help the environment to have one less car on the road. A flexible option that can adapt to your needs and give you peace of mind.