By Gagandeep Ghuman
Published: August 1, 2018
Modo, the car sharing co-op, is adding two vehicles in Squamish. The two hybrid vehicles – a RAV4 and Prius V – can be found at Chieftain Centre (1301 Pemberton Avenue) and Municipal Hall (37955 Second Avenue) and are equipped with ski and bike racks.
To help new members get started, a pilot collaboration between Modo and Vancity will allow locals to conveniently pick-up their Modo fobs at Squamish Savings.
The District of Squamish has collaborated with Modo and both hope this will allow families to shed their second car and in some cases, live entirely car-free, said CEO Patrick Nangle.
Carsharing with Modo starts at just $5/hour including gas and insurance, and further savings can be gained if members choose to offset the cost of their booking using a ride-share app to fill empty seats, he said.
“The carsharing model offers both a convenient and affordable way to access the benefits of a vehicle without the need for ownership, and we are very excited to provide this option to Squamish residents and visitors,”said Mayor Patricia Heintzman.
The co-op already has some local members, including Karen Berrisford, Squamish resident and MEC Store Manager, who has used the service elsewhere and is encouraged by the move.
“I have used Modo for work and recreation. It is convenient and easy to use,” says Berrisford. “Having Modo in Squamish will be a great addition to our community.
