MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- car2go N.A., LLC, the market leader for one-way carsharing in North America, begins service today in Miami Beach, making it easier and more affordable than ever before for Miami residents and visitors to visit the beach. New car2go members can register with the promotional code BEACH to receive discounted registration and 30 minutes of free drive time and begin experiencing the flexibility of car2go.
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"We've been thrilled with the excitement that Miamians have expressed over our decision to expand to Miami Beach," said Luis Campo, General Manager of car2go Miami. "A day at the beach should be fun and relaxing, which is why we're proud to bring a simple, convenient new option to get there. Our goal is to take all of the hassle out of travel so members can focus on what matters most – spending time on Miami Beach with friends and family."
With car2go's unique one-way approach to carsharing, members don't need to make reservations in advance or return the vehicle to any specific location. Instead, they can enjoy the flexibility of hopping in any one of hundreds of car2go smart fortwo vehicles that are available 24/7 throughout Miami and Miami Beach, and only pay for the time they use the vehicle. Once members are finished, they can leave the vehicle at any city metered space, any residential neighborhood street within the car2go Home Area, or any car2go designated parking space.
car2go has continued to improve service in Miami based on feedback from members on what is most important for their transportation needs. Recently, car2go announced that it would begin covering all tolls incurred by members during car2go trips in Miami. Coupled with car2go's affordable by-the-minute pricing, the elimination of tolls during car2go trips ensures that car2go is a cost-efficient option for moving throughout Miami and Miami Beach.
To celebrate car2go's expansion to Miami Beach, members are invited to an exclusive launch party at the Clevelander on Ocean Drive. Between 6-8PM on October 2nd, members can enjoy free food and music at the South Beach hot spot, as well as free drive-time and exclusive swag giveaways throughout the night. car2go will host a VIP Drop Zone nearby at 13th and Collins, where members can enjoy free, guaranteed parking for car2go vehicles.
FIND IT, DRIVE IT, PARK IT: A DIFFERENT WAY TO CARSHARE
Members can locate a car2go vehicle via the car2go smartphone app, the car2go website, by calling the customer call center, or simply by finding an available car on the street anywhere within the Home Area in Miami.
When members are finished using the vehicle, they may park at any city metered space, or on any residential neighborhood street within the car2go Home Area, as well as any car2go designated parking space. car2go Miami offers 11 surface lots with 26 designated parking spaces in Miami Beach. Parking, fuel, insurance, and maintenance are included at no additional cost.
Members can use the car2go service by the minute and pay only for the time they use the vehicle, with discounted rates for hourly and daily use. There are no annual or monthly fees required to use the service.
For more information or to register to become a member of car2go, please visit www.car2go.com/en/Miami/. Members are also encouraged to keep updated on the latest local car2go events and promotions by following @car2goMiami on Twitter.
About car2go N.A. LLC
car2go N.A., LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, offers an innovative mobility solution in rapidly growing urban areas via a carsharing network of eco-friendly smart fortwo vehicles around the world. A flexible and "on demand" mode of transportation, car2go complements existing public transportation by bridging the gaps between the "first and last mile" of a member's commute. Today, car2go's global operation is the largest, fastest-growing carsharing program in the world with more than 1,000,000 registered members in 30 locations across the globe.
The innovation and environmental sustainability of car2go have earned international acclaim, including TripAdvisor's 2015 "Travelers' Choice" award, "Best Carshare" from the Vancouver Courier, "2015 Best CarSharing Service" from Best of D.C., "2014 Best CarSharing App" from Best of D.C., recognition from the Austin Chamber of Commerce with the "Greater Austin Business Award" for its positive impact on the city's traffic, and the prestigious "2010 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Further information on car2go is available at car2go.com and media.daimler.com/ms/car2go/e.
About Daimler
Daimler AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world's biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance, banking services and innovative mobility services. The company's founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, Daimler continues to shape the future of mobility today: The Group's focus is on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior automobiles that appeal to and fascinate its customers. For many years now, Daimler has been investing continually in the development of alternative drive systems with the goal of making emission-free driving possible in the long term. So in addition to vehicles with hybrid drive, Daimler now has the broadest range of locally emission-free electric vehicles powered by batteries and fuel cells. This is just one example of how Daimler willingly accepts the challenge of meeting its responsibility towards society and the environment. Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. Its current brand portfolio includes, in addition to the world's most valuable premium automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz, the brands smart, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, Fuso, Setra, Thomas Built Buses, moovel, and car2go. The company is listed on the stock exchanges of Frankfurt and Stuttgart (stock exchange symbol DAI). In 2014, Daimler sold 2.5 million vehicles and employed a workforce of 279,972 people; revenue totaled €129.9 billion and EBIT amounted to €10.8 billion.
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