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July 2018 — Lower Mainland Edition


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We're opening the doors to Learner Drivers

 

We're excited to announce that effective now, drivers 16+ with an 'L' (Learner) designation or better can join Modo as "Green Members!"

 

With summer break upon us, it’s a great time for teens and adults alike to get some practice driving hours in and get a taste for carsharing first-hand. We're thrilled to be the first carshare company in North American to allow learner drivers and hope this move will inspire a new generation to choose sharing over ownership!

 

Learn more about the program and eligibility on our website and read the press release on the blog.  

In this issue

Look for our new mirror caps!

Become a Modo Ambassador!

Pro Tip: Fueling up

Modo Moves

Q&A with Nick, learner driver and carsharing fan

Seniors Transportation Hotline

Quick Poll

Seat Sale

On the Blog

Community Calendar

Featured articles

Look for our new mirror caps!

Check out our new look! We know it can sometimes be tricky to find your Modo - especially in busy underground parking lots. We hope these bright contrast mirror caps will help you spot your Modo. It may take a while to get through our fleet of 600+ vehicles, but eventually, they’ll all look like this!

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Become a Modo Ambassador!

Whether it’s taking one of our Daily Drives for a fun weekend trip, or moving furniture with a Large & Loadable, we want to know how Modo adds value to your life.

 

Tell your most authentic Modo story while having the flexibility you need with our program. If you enjoy creating content and have engaging online channels, drop us a line at marketing@modo.coop to learn more about the Modo Ambassador program.

 

Check out our Instagram feed to see the latest content from our ambassadors and members. Want to be featured? Tag us at #modoeverywhere! 

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Pro Tip: Fueling up

Not sure where to find the fuel card? What type of fuel should you be using? How full should you leave the gas tank?

 

Learn all about fueling up your Modo on the blog

 

 

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Modo Moves

Every month we add new vehicles to the fleet, upgrade older vehicles and change vehicles and locations. We list new locations and vehicle upgrades here but for all other changes in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria, Nanaimo and Kelowna please visit our website.

 

Vancouver – Downtown 

UPGRADE at VCC Downtown. A 2019 White Honda Fit (#1142) replaces the 2017 Honda Fit. 

 

UPGRADE at Waterfront. A 2017 White Honda Fit (#909) replaces the 2011 Mazda 2 Hatch.

UPGRADE at Woodward’s (Cordova Street). A 2019 White Honda Fit (#1141) replaces the 2012 Mazda 2 Hatch. 

Vancouver –  Dunbar-Southlands
UPGRADE at Wallace & W 18th. A 2018 Red Hyundai Elantra (#1155) replaces the 2015 Fiat 500.

Vancouver – Fairview
NEW LOCATION at Cypress & W 8th. Find a 2015 Blue Fiat 500 (#672) 

Vancouver – Grandview-Woodland
UPGRADE at CCEC Credit Union. A 2018 Hyundai Tucson (#1149) replaces the 2013 Chevrolet Orlando.

Vancouver – Killarney
UPGRADE at Kingsway & Tyne Safeway. A 2019 Red Kia Sedona replaces the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Vancouver – Kitsilano
NEW LOCATION at McBride Park. Find a 2014 Red Kia Soul (#554)

Vancouver – Renfrew-Collingwood
NEW LOCATION at The Beacon. Find a 2017 Silver Toyota Corolla (#876) in a designated stall

 

Burnaby– Edmonds Town Centre
UPGRADE at Edmonds SkyTrain. A 2018 White Hyundai Tucson (#1148) replaces the 2011 Nissan Juke.

 

New Westminster– Brow of the Hill
UPGRADE at Eleventh & Auckland. A 2018 Red Hyundai Elantra (#1158) replaces the 2012 Nissan Versa Hatch.

New Westminster– Downtown 

NEW LOCATION at Front Street Parkade. Find New Westminster’s first Modo truck – a 2018 White Nissan Frontier (#1124) 

UPGRADE at Rexall Drugs. A 2018 White Toyota Prius C (#1122) replaces the 2014 Kia Soul.

 

Surrey – Surrey City Centre
UPGRADE at Gateway SkyTrain. A 2019 White Kia Sedona (#1045) replaces the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan.

 

Coquitlam– Cariboo-Burquitlam

NEW LOCATION at Emerson & Regan. Find a 2018 White Hyundai Tucson (#1084) in a designated stall 

 

North Vancouver– Central Lonsdale

NEW LOCATION at St. Georges & E 16th. Find a 2018 White Hyundai Tucson (#1074) in a designated stall.

 

North Vancouver– Lynn Valley

NEW LOCATION at Lynn Valley Rec Centre. Find a 2019 Red Honda Fit (#1144) in the the parking lot of the Lynn Valley Community Recreation Centre

 

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Q&A with Nick, learner driver and carsharing fan

This week we are thrilled to launch our Green Member program which allows anyone 16+ with an L or better to drive with Modo. We chatted with learner driver and future Modo member Nick DeYoung about what this means for young drivers who want to join the carsharing revolution.

 

Read the full post on the blog

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Seniors Transportation Hotline

Know a senior needing help getting around Metro Vancouver? Thanks to ICBC, Vancouver Coastal Health and TransLink and funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program, seniors can now call 211 any time of day, in multiple languages to get information on transit, taxis, volunteer ride programs, HandyDART, driver’s licenses and more.

 

Learn more here.

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Quick Poll

We'd love to hear your thoughts on bike racks on our vehicles.

 

Take the July Quick Poll.

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Seat Sale

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

 

For a list of all the seat sales in the Lower Mainland, Greater Victoria, Nanaimo and Kelowna please visit our blog.

 

Starting July 5th and ending July 31st bookings in these cars are 10% off:

 

Vancouver / Mount Pleasant / The Duke

  • a 2016 white Toyota Prius V
  • a 2016 silver Toyota Prius

Vancouver / Fairview Pub

  • a 2018 white Hyundai Tucson

New Westminster / Front Street Parkade

  • a 2018 white Nissan Frontier

 

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

>> MODO IS HIRING We are currently seeking a Director of Finance. Check out our current job postings on the Modo Career page!

 

>> STOP TO SHOP Get a $30 shopping gift card at Tsawwassen Mills when parking your Modo there for 2 hours or more. Offer available until December 31st! More info


>> FERRY FLEET Check our list of 7 Modo cars located at the main ferry terminals—Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay and Departure Bay—making travel a breeze.

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Community Calendar

If you can’t walk, cycle or transit to the event, consider a Modo!

 

July 13-15 — Vancouver Folk Music Festival

From global grooves and roots rhythm to songs old and new, tunes that will warm your heart, touch a nerve, or make you kick up your heels – have we got a music festival for you! On July 13 – 15 join us at Jericho Beach Park for another incredible weekend of music from close to home and around the globe. Learn more here.

 

July 14 — Recycle Fest at Trout Lake Park

For the past three years, ElectroRecycle has organized a community celebration at Trout Lake dedicated to recycling. It’s a great chance to bring your family and friends out to enjoy the fun and games, and an even better chance to bring your broken and unwanted electrical products for recycling. They're delighted to bring like-minded people together to celebrate the importance of sustainable living and building local connections. Plus recycle your small appliances and power tools for free right at the event! Learn more here.

 

July 19-22  2018 ITF Futures Vancouver International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament

Head down to Kitsilano Beach Tennis Club to watch the 2018 ITF Futures Vancouver International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament. The tournament attracts local, national and international players and gives players the opportunity to play in a high performance competition while earning valuable ITF points. This exciting, fast-paced sport is located at a perfect spot for spectators to enjoy watching and learning about the sport. Join the action and head along to spectate or volunteer. Visit www.bcwheelchairsports.com/tennis for more information. Learn more here. 

 

All summer long — Vancouver Farmers Markets 

Vancouver Farmers Markets run seven weekly summer market locations where you can discover the abundance of local, fresh food grown right here in BC, direct from the people who grow it. Learn more here.

 

 

 

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