paperless car - reminders

If you’ve taken a trip in a Modo car this month, it’s likely you’ve noticed some changes! Many of our vehicles are now paperless, meaning there is no longer a trip log to fill out. If you don’t see a log book in the vehicle, check for a sticker located either where the log book would normally go, or just above the driver’s side visor. This sticker provides instructions on how to navigate through our paperless car.

Fuel cards should be in all our vehicles, stored in the Modo pouch near the ignition. When purchasing gas, there is no need for a receipt. When you get into a Modo vehicle, please check for the card. If it's is missing, please report this to Modo by phoning 604.685.1393. Failure to return the fuel card to the vehicle after a gas purchase may result in a fine of $25.

some cars will keep trip logs through march

A handful of vehicles will continue to use trip logs in March. These vehicles will be described as having trip logs in Engage in the car information screen, the car notes screen, the booking details screen, and in your booking confirmation email. And of course, there will be a book of trip logs on the driver's side visor!

If the vehicle you’ve booked still uses a trip log, please fill out the trip log as per usual. Thank you!

business members: have you joined our damage pool?

One of the benefits of carsharing is sharing the cost of damage. Modo has a Damage Pool that members, including business members, can join. If there is ever any damage caused during your booking, the cost to repair will come from the Damage Pool. The typical charge for repairing damage, if not part of the pool or covered by your credit card, is $500.

Business members' monthly fee for the Damage Pool is based on the number of carsharers you have enrolled in your business member account. It's a simple process to join - apply here! If you'd like more information about your insurance options as a business member, click here or email business@modo.coop.

green zebra coupon + draw

The Green Zebra is back with a 2012 coupon book to help you save money with green products and services.

Modo offers a $15 carsharing credit in the Green Zebra. The credit is applied toward future carsharing and not for paying down past balances, fines or tickets, or sign-up fees. The coupon expires December 31 this year, which means the credit is applicable to bookings that start on or before December 31, 2012.

For a chance to win a 2012 Green Zebra coupon book, follow us on Twitter and tweet your favourite carsharing moment to @modo_carcoop. Draw closes February 29 so get your tweet on!

meals on wheels volunteers get around with modo

One of Vancouver’s longest running hot meals programs is the Health and Home Care Society of BC’s Meals on Wheels. Now including service in Cantonese, Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver more than 400 meals each day to homebound seniors, caregivers, people with chronic medical conditions or recovering from surgery, and new mothers.

Modo is proud to once again support Meals on Wheels by providing carsharing for volunteers who don’t have access to a vehicle. This makes it possible for more people to volunteer for the organization and make those deliveries happen!

If you’d like to get involved with Meals on Wheels, please visit their website at carebc.ca or phone 604-732-7638.

upcoming events

The Vancouver Bike Show March 3 + 4 at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Meet professional cyclists, learn new cycling techniques, and check out the latest cycling gear at this year’s Vancouver Bike Show. Get 2-for-1 entry through this offer from VACC, or visit vancouverbikeshow.com for more information about the show.

LOCO Business Mixer March 6 at Fairware
LOCO’s first springtime business mixer will be hosted at Fairware at 178 West 3 Avenue. LOCO members are all part of growing business community that believes in creating a strong local economy. Get to know other local businesses that share your values!

help! the home energy loan program

The City of Vancouver will host free workshops to help homeowners access thousands of dollars in government grants and low, fixed interest loans to improve the energy efficiency of their houses.

Financing is available to owners of single-family homes and duplexes in Vancouver to pay for high-efficiency furnaces, boilers and hot water tanks, air-source heat pumps, insulation and weatherization. Sign up for a free workshop at a local community centre.

Questions? Call 311 or email energyloan@vancouver.ca.

good luck, tanya paz

We’d like to extend our warm appreciation to Tanya Paz, our former Business Development Director, who has recently left Modo for other adventures. Tanya’s work in creating vibrant carsharing communities here in Metro Vancouver (and around the world) has been instrumental to Modo’s growth and success. We’ll miss you, Tanya, and wish you much success.