Drive My Car

For about a year I’ve been a member of an auto-sharing company – you book a car online, drive for however long you want, and are charged by the hour. It’s convenient but not all that cost-effective. Needless to say, I was very excited to learn about City Flitz – a new auto-sharing program that rents cars for only $1 per day. The catch? Cars are wrapped in a corporate sponsor’s logo (so you become a moving billboard) and you have to remain in the GTA (in order to reach the sponsor’s target market). The new auto-share has widely been received – over 1000 members have pre-registered in Toronto and there are plans to launch in Vancouver. To become a member, you must be 23 or older, hold a G licence and pay a one-time admin fee of $30, and a $350 security deposit that’s refundable when you discontinue membership. Once a member you have access to Mini Coopers and Clubmans as well as Smart cars that are all equipped with GPS and WiFi. Perfect for flitzing around town!
- Leah Weber, Home Market Editor

Check it out at cityflitz.com.