The UNM Parking and Transportation Services Department (PATS) wants to remind UNM students, staff and faculty that the deadline to apply for Zipcar and get the annual fee of $35 waived is April 30.
A national car-sharing service, Zipcar provides for-rent vehicles to students, staff, faculty and members of the Albuquerque community who are members of the Zipcar service at hourly and daily rates. Once a member of the service, individuals can reserve and rent vehicles nationwide and in the UK within Zipcar's network of over 5,500 vehicles.
"Anyone who bikes or rides the bus to UNM can benefit from this new program," UNM Parking & Transportation Program Planning Manager Cynthia Martin said. "Faculty and staff who use alternative transportation don't have to drive to UNM anymore if they have an appointment off campus. All they need to do check out a Zipcar for the afternoon."
Members receive their own "prox card," and when they need a vehicle they reserve it either online or by phone. The vehicles are available at an hourly or daily rate which includes gas, vehicle insurance, maintenance, 24/7 roadside assistance and 24/7 customer support, if necessary.
Five vehicles - three Honda Civics, a Toyota Sienna Minivan and a MINI Cooper - are located throughout campus available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you're 18 or older, you're eligible to be a member. Hourly rates start at $9 and include gas, insurance and 180 free miles.
To register for the Zipcar program and take advantage of the free annual membership, visit Zipcar Program. Creating a membership is fast, easy, and free for a year if you apply before the April 30 deadline.
For more information about the Zipcar program contact Parking and Transportation Services at 277-0461.