Zipcar's operations

Driving London forward

Learn how we're revolutionizing transportation with our sustainable and accessible car-sharing app. We are transforming how Londoners get around also thanks to our operational team! Have a closer look at their work, from making sure cars are safe and serviced, to deep-cleaning, charging and even relocating them.

Behind the scenes at Zipcar

Each and every one of us is responsible for making sure we leave Zipcars in the way we’d like to find them. But did you know we have a whole team of people here at Zipcar that regularly check and maintain our cars too?  From making sure they’re safe and serviced, to deep-cleaning, charging and even moving our Flex cars nearer to you – they’re a busy bunch!  Here’s a snapshot of all the great work the team do behind the scenes to keep Zipcar moving. 

 

 

Cleaning

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Cleaning

Nobody wants to get into a dirty vehicle, and while it’s on each and every member to make sure you follow our Community Rules and leave it as you’d wish to find it, we have a team dedicated to deep cleaning the vehicles between trips.

Re-locating

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Re-locating

Our one-way Flex cars move around all the time, meaning that sometimes there can be more in one area than there needs to be. So we work with our teams to understand where members like you are searching for Flex cars, and if there’s low volume but high demand, they’ll cycle to cars not getting used and move them where you need them to be – so you’re ready to roll 24/7. 

Charging

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Charging

We’ve got over 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in our fleet, mostly in our one-way Flex service but also Roundtrip cars.  But we know that electric cars are still new to most people, so while our team charges our one-way Flex cars at night, we've got all the information you need together so you can charge the cars too! Find out more here.

Get £20 when you charge an EV

If you charge one of our electric cars and end your trip on over 60% charge you'll get £20 driving credit!
Plus, we'll cover the cost of charging, just like we cover the cost of fuel!

Find out more

Working with our partners

Our Zipcar teams and partners are integral in making sure our fleet are ready to roll 24/7. 

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Autofleet

Autofleet provides a SaaS platform for fleets to optimize operations and launch new mobility services: the platform leverages advanced machine-learning algorithms to maximize availability for customers and fleet efficiency. 'Autofleet is proud to do our part in delivering an outstanding experience for Zipcar members and keeping the fleet running at top speed. With dozens of operators in the field each day, the Autofleet platform ensures streamlined operations and agility to react quickly to the dynamic and constantly-changing needs of a fleet in one of the busiest cities in the world.'

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Spotless

Spotless provides eco-freindly servicing for our car club fleet. 'Here at Spotless, we are proud to represent Zipcar in keeping their fleet of cars in sparkling, tip-top condition. From our fully electric, carbon neutral vans, to our ecologically friendly cleaning products, we guarantee a perfect clean, every time. We love working with Zipcar; we have a fantastic partnership and love working together to give the best member experience! '

 

Our Community Rules

Before you hit the road, read our community rules of car-sharing.

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Return it right

Return a Roundtrip on time, or you can extend your booking. Drop a Flex in our Zipzone.

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Keep it clean

Clean up, don’t smoke and take everything with you. Don’t forget to recycle your rubbish!

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Fill ‘er up

If fuel is below ¼ tank at the end of your trip, fill up before you return to it’s bay. Fuel's on us!

What about pets?

Pets can only travel in a Zipcar if they are kept in a shut carrier (no matter how cute Buster and Fluffy are). Service and assistance animals used by disabled members or passengers are an exception, and are allowed in the vehicle without a pet carrier. The reason for this is we need to cater for members with pet allergies! So ensure you clean up any stray pet hair at the end of your reservation.

Got more questions?

If you've got questions about our Community Rules or how Zipcar works, check out our blog or Help Centre

Visit our Help Centre

Why Rent a Zipcar?

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Save money

We pay for fuel, parking and insurance – so you get access to a car without the hassle of owning one!

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Rent a car locally

Zipcars live just around the corner. We've got thousands of cars and vans near where you live and work.

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Drive on-demand

Rent by the minute, hour or day when and where you need them. Just book and unlock with the app.

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Live greener

Cheaper and greener than owning your own car, we've also got hundreds of electric cars in our fleet.