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What is CarShare?
 

Have you ever needed to go somewhere you couldn't easily reach through public transit? Maybe you had to rely on a taxi, but that can be pricey. Well, Buffalo CarShare allows members to reserve vehicles by the hour, which are located throughout Buffalo.

  • No upfront rental costs
  • No more costly car loans
  • Gas and insurance is included
  • Cars are situated on major bus and train lines

Think of car sharing as a community car. Members share the car by booking a reservation and accessing it with their electronic key fob. Then they can use it for whatever errands they need:

  • Job interviews
  • Doctor's appointments
  • Trips to the grocery store
  • Picking up a friend from the airport.

Once they are done, they return the vehicle from where they found it. That way the community car is ready for the next member.

To become a member, you must have a relatively clean driving record and at least two years of driving experience. Applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 20 can also join with supplemental insurance. If you need a car for hourly use or if you simply want a second car as a back-up, Buffalo CarShare may be right for you! Just apply above today!

We also have 24-hour rates and an 8-foot bed pick-up truck!

How does it work?

 

Sharing the experience!

KellyBuffalo CarShare has allowed me to avoid the high costs of car ownership while still providing access to a private car when I need one. I have access to school via the Metro line and most amenities are within walking distance. For the ocassional trip outside the area there is nothing easier than reserving my CarShare online, walking to the site, and driving to my destination and it is incredibly easy for someone as busy as myself! -Kelly

LaVerneI find it so affordable and convenient to my house...Besides errands and shopping I have used the cars to go on interviews and to meet friends for dinner. I am participating because it is not in my best interest to purchase a car right now, but I do still have a need for a vehicle. -LaVerne

Buffalo CarShare is supported by:

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Green Options Buffalo
New York Department of Transportation
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