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March 2017 — Lower Mainland Edition


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Afterwork Perks and Simplified Rates

As we (slowly) head into spring, our low, seasonal overnight rates are coming to a close—take advantage of this deal until March 31!

 

Afterwork Perk

 

Overnight bookings between 7pm–9am are capped at our low seasonal rates until March 31. Make your evening commute home and after-work errands easier during these wet March nights!

 

Book a Modo and keep it until the next morning, at the lowest rate in town:

  • Modo Plus members pay $10 max* from 7pm–9am
  • Monthly and Business members pay $20 max from 7pm–9am
  • Oversized & Premium Vehicles: Modo plus members pay $20 max, Monthly members pay $30 max from 7pm-9am

Simplified Rates

 

Our updated rate plans come into effect April 1, 2017. 

 

Modo Plus and Monthly members kilometre rates are now only 20¢—and Modo Plus is always guaranteed the lowest price on every trip, every time. Read more at the link above and if you have any questions, contact us at info@modo.coop.

In this issue

Modo Moves

Tips From Our Pros: Myth Busting

On the Road: Share your trip with Pop & Modo!

Take a Trip: Head to Mt. Seymour!

Tips from the Co-operators: Distracted Driving

Quick Poll

Seat Sale

On the Blog

Community Calendar

Featured articles

Modo Moves

LOWER MAINLAND

New Westminster / Uptown
UPGRADE at New West City Hall: There’s now a 2017 silver Toyota Prius (#860) instead of a 2014 Nissan Sentra.

Surrey / City Centre
LOCATION MOVE. Because of construction, we’ve closed our location at North Surrey Recreation Centre, and you can now find the 2013 grey Nissan Sentra (#513) and 2013 red Toyota Prius C (#454) at Surrey Central SkyTrain — where they join the 2008 Toyota Prius and 2015 Honda Civic.

UBC / Hawthorn Place
CAR CHANGE at Eagles & East Mall: There’s now a 2016 white Honda Fit (#848) instead of a red one.

Vancouver / Grandview-Woodland
UPGRADE at WISE Hall: There’s now a 2014 grey Nissan Sentra (#559) instead of a 2011 blue one.

Vancouver / Kensington-Cedar Cottage
NEW LOCATION at Vancity Victoria Drive: You can find a 2017 grey Toyota Prius (#868) behind the Vancity at 5590 Victoria Drive, on the corner of East 40th Avenue.

 

Vancouver / Renfrew-Collingwood

NEW LOCATION at Wall Centre Central Park: You can find a 2017 silver Toyota Prius (#881), a 2017 grey Honda Fit (#870) and a 2017 white Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (#834) underneath the Wall Centre Central Park towers, at Vanness & Boundary. Enter from the driveway on Boundary Road.

 

North Vancouver / Lynn Creek

UPGRADE at Phibbs Exchange-Alleyway: There's now a 2017 Grey Toyota Corolla with bike racks, instead of a 2016 blue one.

Tips From Our Pros: Myth Busting

Every day, our Member Loyalty Team answer member questions that range from locations to vehicle operations, parking and more. They've compiled a list of common questions and misconceptions, and answered them to make sure every trip is smooth and hassle-free.

 

Read the most common questions and misconceptions!

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On the Road: Share your trip with Pop & Modo!

Sylvain (Modo) and Flo (Pop) show how easy and fun it is to share your empty seats with Pop members. You get some company for the trip and you save on your travel cost! Watch the video of their Whistler trip.

 

Did you know that Modo members get $5 off their first Pop trip? More info here.

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Take a Trip: Head to Mt. Seymour!

Modo Ambassador Alicia is always out exploring. Her recent trip to Mount Seymour is just a short drive away and a true Westcoast winter wonderland awaits (still!), whether you're looking for an easy snowshoe, a day on the slopes or a winter hike.

 

Modo: Jeep Renegade (#715) 

Features: Winter Tires, Backup Camera, AWD 

Staff Tip: Ask for the Modo stalls at Mt. Seymour

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Tips from the Co-operators: Distracted Driving

Our partners at The Co-operators are experts when it comes to insurance. Our new Tips from The Co-operators series will explain insurance topics and provide safety advice for Modo members on the road, travelling and at home.

 

This month, they’re asking for your help to drive out distracted driving.

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Quick Poll

What are you thoughts on vehicles with advertising?

 

Tell us in our March Quick Poll!

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Seat Sale

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

 

Starting March 10th and ending March 30th, bookings in these cars are 10% off! 

 

Vancouver, Kitsilano  Balaclava & West 2nd

  • A 2015 white Nissan Versa Note (#588)

Burnaby, SFU — SFU CentreBlock

  • A 2016 grey Honda Fit (#842)

Vancouver, Kensington-Cedar Cottage — Vancity Victoria Drive

  • A 2017 grey Toyota Prius (#868)

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

>> LICENSE TO SHARE  Modo member Charmaine shares her Modo story, from taking driving lessons to her first carsharing trip, on the blog!

 

>> CARFREE FAMILY  Tom Berkhout and his family haven't owned a car in 10 years - when they need wheels, they book a Modo. Watch the Chek News segment

 

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

Learn more

 

>> ADAM AND KEV  Photographer duo and Modo Business members Adam Schelle and Kev Holloway use Modo for business and enjoy the flexibility it adds to their projects!

 

>> JOIN THE TEAM  Modo is hiring a Fleet Cleaning Technician and Fleet Service Technician. Please share with your contacts! More on our Career page.

 

>> APP TALK  Modo's Software Developer Matthew shared some app insights with Co-operative News.

 

>> COWORK IN COQUITLAM  The coworking space CMPNY has just opened their 2nd location in Coquitlam—a perfect location, with a Modo right by the office space! Get your free day pass

 

>> GET YOUR SHARE  Modo members can get $200 free drive time when opening a bank account with a Credit union. Learn more

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Community Calendar

April 7—CityStudio's Hubbub #8

Join the CityStudio team at Vancouver City Hall between 9.30am and 12pm for a free event, featuring presentations of student projects that aim to make the city "greener, healthier and more engaged".

 

May 4-15—DOXA Film Festival

Modo is a proud sponsor of Western Canada's largest documentary film festival. See what's on the schedule this year.

 

May 18–19—CSA Annual Conference

This year, the 7th annual Carsharing Association Conference will take place in Montreal, Quebec. Two days, twenty talks that will shape the future of carsharing. Info


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