our growing fleet crew

We’d like to introduce you to Kelvin Stokes, Modo’s new Fleet Manager (left). Kelvin is a recent graduate of the BCIT Avionics program (he graduated top of his class!) and has worked as a contractor for Modo since 2008, installing most of our onboard systems. As our Fleet Manager, Kelvin will manage the day to day smooth operation of our fleet. And congratulations to Douglas Dunn (right), promoted into our new Fleet Director position. In this expanded role, Douglas will oversee the strategic growth of Modo’s fleet.

When you see these two gentlemen on the road – say hi!

modo moves

Surrey
NEW VEHICLES + NEW LOCATION: Sry – Quattro, located between 107A and 108 Avenues, just off Whalley Boulevard in the laneway between the Quattro2 and Quattro3 buildings, a 2012 blue Toyota Matrix hatchback and a 2012 yellow Fiat 500 hatchback.

... and with these two additions, we've just doubled our fleet size in Surrey! To find more Modo locations, just go to modo.coop/find.

insurance renewals + out-of-town reminder

Taking a trip through September 1? It’s insurance renewal time for Modo so if you’re planning on taking a Modo trip from now through September 1, please give us a call so we can make arrangements to ensure the vehicle insurance is up to date. (And if you’re taking an out-of-town trip – even short ones – please still let us know so we can have your vehicle mechanically checked.)

The next time you get in a Modo vehicle have a look for the hot orange insurance decal on the licence plate. The decal should read “AUG 13” (as shown in the photo).

NEW: After this weekend, you’ll be able to locate our ICBC insurance paperwork in the glove compartment, either stuck on the inside surface of the compartment door or on one of the interior surfaces.

If you don’t see the new orange insurance decal or can’t find the insurance paperwork, give us a call for a “heads up”. We appreciate it!

new feature: put it in your calendar!

New features are continually popping up on our booking software, Engage. One of our favourites is the iCalendar event. Now when you make a booking, you can download the iCalendar file to populate your Google Calendar, iCal, or Outlook calendar.

To grab the download, simply click on the iCalendar tab when viewing your booking screen or click on the ‘Export this month’s iCalendar file’ button in the calendar view of your bookings (as shown below). We hope this feature helps our members manage bookings more effectively!

modo @ ubc

Modo is participating in UBC’s 2012 Back to School Show, September 4 through 7. We’ll be in the UBC Student Union Building, in Booth 4 (between Pie R Squared Pizza and Blue Chip Cookies). We’re welcoming students to join Modo by offering carsharing credits and prizes. Visit the Modo booth to learn more about carsharing with us!

vancouver tool library workshops

Our fellow co-op, The Vancouver Tool Library, is hosting a couple of awesome workshops this month. You don’t have to be a member of the VTL to register, but we sure do encourage you to join!

• Thursday August 23 – Bike Maintenance: get familiar with the VTL bike tool collection, review common repairs, get tips on sharing the road safely. Bring your bike maintenance questions!
• Tuesday August 28 – Intro to Tools: get to know basic tools for everyday projects and feel comfortable with using them on your own – even power tools!

Check out other upcoming events hosted by this new and exciting co-op at vancouvertoollibrary.com.

uber + modo!

Uber is a new on-demand black car service. Using a mobile phone app, with a press of a button your own private driver arrives to pick you up. Perfect for a fancy night out on the town – such as a Queer Film Fest gala or two!

Modo has partnered with Uber so that all our members can give this new service a shot! Just enter MODOVAN into the promotions section of the app, or online when you sign up at uber.com and enjoy a free ride on Uber! (Maximum $20, good for Vancouver rides only.) Uber picks up anywhere in Vancouver Proper (including West and North Vancouver) and will drop you off anywhere!

reminder about overnight bookings

A reminder for our co-op members (shareholders): there is no hourly charge between 11 pm and 7 am; however, you are charged for the distance you drive.

And please always remember, when extending a booking past 11:30 pm, you must change the date to the next calendar day. Thank you!