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February 2017 — Victoria


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Meet your new Board of Directors

What better way to celebrate 20 years of Modo than at our Annual General Meeting! From thoughtful questions and insightful presentations, everyone in attendance—in person and via livestream in Vancouver and Victoria—contributed to the evening's success and we thank you. 

 

Election Results

 

This year, three Lower Mainland director positions were up for election. We're pleased to welcome William Azaroff and Joel DeYoung back to our board, along with new director, Christina Beck (pictured above).

 

To commemorate our 20 year anniversary, Doug Smith and Monika Prohl of the City of Vancouver gave a presentation on the role Modo has played in shaping municipal carsharing strategies not just at home, but around the world. And capping off the evening, we had Modo Member #6, Linda, cut the cake and share her story of making the first Modo booking, ever! Congratulations to member Ruth, who found the $200 gift fob hidden in the cake.

 

Looking Back

 

As we celebrate 20 years of growing the carsharing movement, we're also looking forward to what the next 20 years will bring Modo. Watch our video and tell us where you see us going!

 

In this issue

Modo Moves

Tips From Our Pros: Running late?

On the Road: Lost & Found

Quick Poll

Seat Sale

On the Blog

Community Calendar

Featured articles

Modo Moves

Greater Victoria

Victoria — James Bay

NEW LOCATION at Irving Park: A 2016 blue Toyota Corolla (#778) now lives across from Irving Park, on the north side of Michigan Street just west of Menzies, in a designated on-street stall.

 

Victoria — Jubilee
NEW LOCATION at Haultain & Shelbourne: A 2017 white Honda Fit (#866) now lives on the north side of Haultain Street just east of Shelbourne, in a designated on-street stall.

 

Lower Mainland

Burnaby — SFU

LOCATION MOVE: Our 2016 grey Honda Fit (#842) no longer lives at SFU Cornerstone, but at SFU CentreBlock—inside the CentreBlock East parkade, on Tower Road between University High Street and Highland Court.

Vancouver — Grandview-Woodland
UPGRADE at Alma Blackwell’s: A 2017 blue-grey Hyundai Elantra (#865) has replaced the 2014 Nissan Sentra.

 

Vancouver — Kitsilano

UPGRADE at Bayswater & W 5th: A 2017 grey Hyundai Elantra (#864) has replaced the 2014 Nissan Sentra.

Tips From Our Pros: Running late?

It happens—sometimes traffic, road detours, or simply life gets in the way of your schedule. If you're running late while on a Modo booking, make sure to add extra time before your booking ends with our app, or call our team so we can help the next member get on their way.

 

Read our tips to avoid late fines

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On the Road: Lost & Found

Have you left an item in your Modo after a booking? Or found one left behind by another member? It happens and we've got tips on the blog to help.

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Quick Poll

Did you know you can earn $25 free driving every time you refer a new Modo member? Take our Quick Poll to learn more.

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Seat Sale

Save 10% off your entire booking with Modo's Seat Sale!

 

Starting January 27th and ending February 16th, bookings in these cars are 10% off! 

 

Vancouver, Grandview-Woodland  Napier

  • A 2016 white Honda Fit (#849)

Vancouver, Downtown — Woodward's

  • A 2015 red Nissan Versa Note (#596)
  • A 2012 white Mazda 2 (#412)

UBC, Wesbrook Place — Magnolia House

  • A 2017 white Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (#863)

Note: Any bookings at these specific locations during the Seat Sale period will automatically have the discount applied.

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On the Blog

>> IKEA TRIP  The Accio team took one of our cargo vans to the mainland for a quick Ikea shop!

 

>> SMART BOOKING  Member Kendra was sure surprised when we informed her that she had just made the 100,000th Modo app booking

 

>> DOCKSIDE GREEN  Dockside Green's updated neighbourhood plan was unanimously approved at the public hearing on January 26. Watch here

 

>> SHARING WITH MODO  Ambassador Adrian shared his trip to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver with us, where he donated winter clothing for kids. 

 

>> EARN DRIVE TIME  For every successfully referred friend you can earn $25 free drive time.

Learn more.

 

>> POP OVER  Headed to Tofino for the weekend? Share your empty seats with other Pop members and save money.

 

>> AFTERWORK PERK  We've lowered our overnight rates until March 31st so it's easier for you to get your after-work errands done.

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Community Calendar

February 18th — City of Victoria Workshop
The City of Victoria invites residents to a workshop to discuss civic participation in upcoming projects. Join the Community Workshop at Royal BC Museum on February 18th, learn about projects planned for 2017/18 and discuss how you would like to be involved in the decision-making process. RSVP and more info here

 

February 24–25th  Pterodactyl Nights by Pajama Men

"Whether you’ve been watching them for years, have seen their videos, remember their Fringe days or are seeing them for the first time, attending one of the Pajama Men’s Pterodactyl Nights will get you where you need getting." - sounds good? Read more on Intrepid Theatre

 

May 12–13th — Short Circuit Pacific Rim Film Festival

A showcase of films around the Pacific Rim. The 5th annual film festival features filmmakers from countries bordering the Pacific ocean, plus panels, parties and pitch events. More info

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