Archive for the 'LAXCarShare News' Category
Deal Dash is a great place to shop and win!
Posted on June 13, 2013
Deal Dash was established in 2009 and is the longest operating site of its kind in the United States. Wit more than 800 auctions sold per day
and Free Shipping on all items this is a great site to purchase your favorite products. Deal Dash has a 100% Money Back Guarantee on first purchase if not satisfied.
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With live Chat Customer Support it is easy to get in touch with Deal Dash team members if you have a question and/or concern about your pending order. Deal Dash has reached over 1.1 million Facebook Likes and is one of the most talked about brands on Facebook in the world according to Facebook’s “People Talking About This” metric as of May 2013.
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We encourage you to visit Deal Dash to see what deals are awaiting you!
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Ford launches Ford2go
Posted on March 5, 2013
Automaker Ford has announced that it has launched a new Ford2Go car sharing program with its German dealer network. Ford is working with its German dealers Association and DB Rent GmbH, which is the company behind the Flinkster car sharing platform. Ford2Go will be the first automotive manufacturer backed nationwide car sharing program incorporating dealerships. Ford is following in the steps of Daimler’s Car2go and BMW’s DriveNow brand. Both Daimler and BMW manufacture their own line of car sharing ready vehicles off the assembly line. Continue Reading »
Finances got you down?
Posted on June 6, 2012
Does your current financial situation give you a headache? Continue Reading »
Bike Sharing comes to Los Angeles
Posted on April 18, 2012
Photo courtesy of Bike Nation website
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa kicked off CicLAvia this past weekend by announcing a new bike-sharing program, that aims to bring 4,000 rentable bikes to Los Angeles, stationed at 400 kiosks from Downtown to the Westside. Continue Reading »
Metro Delays Expo Farmdale Station Opening
Posted on April 13, 2012
While the Expo Line is opening on April 28 between 7th/Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles and the La Cienega/Jefferson station, one station in between won’t be making its debut quite yet: the Farmdale station adjacent to Dorsey High School. Continue Reading »
Application Fee is now FREE!!!
Posted on April 13, 2012
Rising gas prices got you down? Cheer up, you can now apply for membership with LAXCarShare for FREE!!! As of Friday, April 13th, we will no longer charge an application fee. Continue Reading »
San Francisco Announces Sharing Economy Working Group
Posted on March 28, 2012
Mayor Edwin M. Lee of San Francisco, announced the formation of a Sharing Economy Working Group today, the first of its kind in the U.S. and perhaps in the world. Continue Reading »
Track your Bike Rides
Posted on March 20, 2012
How many times have you set off on a bike ride and wondered how far you rode? We found a cool iPhone app that tracks your biking! Take a peek at this video! Continue Reading »
Car Sharing is Worldwide
Posted on March 20, 2012
Car sharing is a worldwide industry that is constantly growing. With more than 50 operators, worldwide, car sharing is a great alternative to traditional car rental options. Continue Reading »
Member Spotlight: Taylor Segrest
Posted on November 10, 2011
LAXCarShare Member, Taylor Segrest, was Writer/Co-Producer on this documentary. It just won Best Documentary at the Austin Film Festival.
Darwin is a documentary film about an isolated community at the end of a weathered road in Death Valley, California. Propelled from society by tragic turns, the people of Darwin (population 35) must now find ways to coexist in a place without a government, a church, jobs, or children. The near-ghost town’s survival depends on a fragile, gravity-fed waterline that descends from the mountains where top secret weapons are being tested. One “accidental” drop of a bomb, they half-joke, could wipe out their entire town.
To view the trailer, click here
CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR from your LAXCarShare family, keep up the GREAT WORK!!!
Putting Angelenos Back to Work!!!
Posted on October 23, 2011
Help Angelenos Get Back to Work
If you haven’t already done so, please take the time to Nominate us for the Intuit: Love a Local Business Hiring Grant! These funds will be used to hire local Angelenos in the area of: customer service, marketing and sales.
LAXCarShare is the only Los Angeles based carshare service and we are proud to increase our efforts to hire locally, with YOUR help! You never know, YOU may be one of the lucky person(s) we are able to HIRE!!!
Wanna Get Away???
Posted on May 20, 2011
…with the new Metro Visa-TAP card??? Now that Metro has rolled out this new TAP/Visa combo, will it be a welcome alternative to the existing TAP card holders or will it be an extra card in your wallet?
Some are skeptical due to the TAP card only being available to pre-existing TAP products, with no clear way of determining whether you can add to your declining balance or not. While this sort of TAP card is currently available in both New York and Chicago, Los Angeles is doing their due diligence to integrate more technological advances to the Metro system here in Los Angeles.
We will continue to spread the word on the great improvements rolling out for Metro patrons, as many of our members are avid Metro riders. Aren’t you glad that carsharing has returned to Los Angeles to work in conjunction with your car-free lifestyle?? Don’t forget to check out our new “ShareWare“!!!
What are your thoughts on the new TAP/Visa card? Pump it or dump it???
Bike to Work Day!!!
Posted on May 19, 2011
Thursday, May 19th, is Bike to Work Day!!! Bike to Work Day is celebrated nationwide! Remember to share the road with your fellow community members who prefer two wheels over four. Many employers, especially Metro, have many exciting activities planned to celebrate. To find out where the action will be, you can visit here.
Aren’t you excited that carsharing has returned to the Los Angeles area to support our cyclists who live a car-free lifestyle?? Join LAXCarShare on May 19th and receive a FREE hour!! Not sure if you will be approved? Check our eligibility requirements! Check out our new “Share” products for your enjoyment!!
Metro drops day pass to $5…
Posted on April 25, 2011
Beginning this July, the price of a Metro day pass will drop to $5. With gas prices expected to reach $6 per gallon, Metro hopes to gain new riders who will choose to leave their personal car at home, in favor of riding public transportation. This reduced rate will be in effect from July through the end of 2011.
Remember to check with your employer to find out about special commuter/ride-share benefits that they may offer. You can also use pre-tax dollars towards subsidizing your commute!
Weekend Special!!!
Posted on April 15, 2011
This weekends, Saturday April 16th and Sunday April 17th, you are invited to join for $30….You will also receive your first hour FREE!!!!
For eligibility requirements click here and for information on our Damage Deductible Waiver Program click here.
You may join a friend or family members existing account at this same rate by clicking here!
Distracted Driving Awareness Month…
Posted on April 6, 2011
April is the official month that brings awareness of driving while distracted, and this is no April Fools!! Be careful and avoid a citation by:
- using a handsfree headset
- having an AUX cable that connects to your radio
- TURN THE PHONE OFF WHILE DRIVING
These little tips can save you lots of money!!!
Member Survey 2011
Posted on April 3, 2011
We are excited to have sent out our first Member Survey. If you haven’t received in your inbox, you may access the survey here!
By taking the survey you will be helping to improve our service and we appreciate the feedback. By taking the survey, Members will earn a FREE HOUR for sharing their thoughts!!
Car Sharing Enhances Transit…
Posted on April 1, 2011
Is Metro moving in the wrong direction by reducing services and not doing enough to support driving alternatives? Continue Reading »
Ford launches Ford2go