If you live in Minneapolis or
St. Paul and
are sick of the expenses of owning a car, HourCar may be the alternative for
you.
HourCar is a car-sharing service that uses a fleet of
fuel-efficient vehicles and is geared toward walkers, bikers and mass-transit
users who might need to use a car every now and then.
Members can choose from a few different plans and pay for
the monthly option that works best for them.
The company pays for the gas, insurance and repairs. You pay
a small monthly membership fee ($5-$15) and another small fee for usage ($6-$8/hour,
$55-$65/day).
For someone who doesn't drive a lot this can be much cheaper
then having a car payment, insurance, gas and other maintenance and repair
costs.
Of course, this is not an option for everyone, especially
people who live outside the urban center of the cities. But if you are in the
heart of the city, now may be the time to ditch your car and when you need
wheels, reserve an HourCar online, pick it up and start driving.
