eGo Alert – Time to Say Goodbye? Say it Ain’t So!

Dear eGo Amigos & Amigas!

Many of you have stepped up in a HUGE way and provided extra support since COVID-19 began (see below), and we THANK YOU SO MUCH!! But Coronavirus is getting the better of us.

While our staff has already taken voluntary pay and time cuts in order to save our home-grown family (so please be patient with us), we really need your help now more than ever. It’s not too late! Here’s how you can help eGo survive, thrive and build a more prosperous, resilient and sustainable Colorado…

Free Credit for Medical/Healthcare & Volunteers

 
If you are a medical or health professional, or a volunteer for a nonprofit like Boulder Food Rescue, Denver’s ALittleHelp.org or part of a formal Covid-19 response effort, we want to show you our gratitude and help the helpers with free eGo CarShare usage. Give us a call at 303-720-1185 to redeem.

Not a Volunteer? Please Donate!

 
If everyone donates just $25-$50, we can continue to offer you low cost access to vehicles when you need them, now and beyond the crisis. Your impact will be doubled as our Board will match every penny donated up to $5,000!

Sponsor an eGo Car & Get Prepaid Credit!

As COVID continues to take its toll, we are being forced to scale back. If you want to ensure that your neighborhood car stays put, please consider sponsoring an eGo vehicle while getting free carshare credit as a win-win!

  • $100 earns you a 10% bonus ($110 in credit) + neighborhood car stays put for 1 week
  • $500 earns you a 15% bonus ($575 in credit) + neighborhood car stays put for 1 month
  • $1000 earns you a 25% bonus ($1250 in credit) + neighborhood car stays put for 2 months

Just give us a call at 303-720-1185 and mention “Credit 100/500/1000” depending on how much of a bonus you want.

Dedicated Weekly Rates!

For a flat rate of $238, you can keep an eGo Car for up to one week all to yourself!* And as with all eGo vehicles, this includes gas and insurance (less the $1k damage deductible unless you are signed up for our damage fee waiver program). AND we are including the first 250 miles free! Just give us a call at 303-720-1185 to book your favorite “at-home” vehicle!

 
Includes gas, insurance, and first 250 miles ($0.20/mile after) for Standard 2WD vehicles(additional $10/day or $70/week surcharge for AWD or truck)

Get Out(side)!

It took a global pandemic for the world to finally acknowledge that nature is in fact a critical, “essential” human service, one that we all need now more than ever! Even with our current Stay at Home order you are allowed to Get Outdoors, but #BeCovidSafe and keep your distance!
We continue to work hard to keep you safe, with increased sanitation efforts. We also ask that you please use the provided wet wipes / sanitation before and after your trips. For more information visit the CDC’s website.

Thank you for supporting your community carshare! ~ eGo CarShare

eGo CarShare’s mission is to empower our community to live a car-free lifestyle and have a positive impact on our health, wealth, and shared environment. We aim to make Colorado a “Cooler”, healthier and more socially equitable place to live.

COVID response – Weekly Rate Bookings

Okay folks, it’s official – Gov. Polis announced a statewide stay-at-home order that will last through at least April 11, longer in several counties. Importantly, public transportation & mobility orgs are exempt. That said, RTD, Uber and Lyft are cutting back, while eGo remains in full force…for now. Under the orders, you are allowed to leave your homes to shop for essential needs, such as groceries and medications, and to go to work if your job qualifies as exempt. And yes, you can still go outside for exercise as an “essential activity” (Denver Post) — and here’s how we can help…

 

Keep a Dedicated Weekly Carshare…at Your Home!

Are you committed to the “At-home” order but still need to get out for necessities, appointments or just plain old exercise/nature healing? ‘Want your own dedicated eGo car? Well, we got your back! In response to COVID-19, we are currently offering a deeply discounted weekly “at home” carshare plan.

For a flat rate of $238, you can keep an eGo Car for up to one week all to yourself!* And as with all eGo vehicles, this includes gas and insurance (less the $1k damage deductible unless you are signed up for our damage fee waiver program). AND we are including the first 250 miles free!

*Standard 2WD vehicles; $10/day/$70/week surcharge for AWD vehicles or eGo truck; $0.20/mile after 250 miles

eGo is Here if you Need Us!  …for now.

WE WILL NOT BE HERE WHEN THE STAY AT HOME ORDER IS OVER WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

Now more than ever we need your help if we are to survive and continue to be a vital resource to our community during and beyond the current crisis.

If everyone donates just $10-$25, we can likely weather the Covid-19 storm and continue to offer you low cost access to vehicles when you need them. Your impact will be doubled as our Board will match every penny donated up to $5,000!

 

Prepaid Credit

Prepaid credit is a win-win! By prepaying* you get free carshare credit with an up-front investment while supporting eGo.

  • $100 earns you a 10% bonus ($110 in credit)
  • $500 earns you a 15% bonus ($575 in credit)
  • $1000 earns you a 25% bonus ($1250 in credit)

Just give us a call at 303-720-1185 and mention “Credit 100/500/1000” depending on how much of a bonus you want.

 

COVID-19 eGO Safety Response

We continue to work hard to keep you safe, with increased sanitation efforts and additional attention to the high-touch places. We also ask that you please use the provided wet wipes / sanitation before and after your trips. For more information on prevention tips, visit the CDC’s website.

Thank you for supporting your community carshare!

Sincerely,

~ eGo CarShare

eGo CarShare is here for you – Give & Get FREE credit!

Help us Continue to Serve You!

Dear eGo Amigos/Amigas!

For over 20 years eGo CarShare has kept our (car) doors open, and recently we have heard from you that we are a vital public service and for many, a life-line at this critical time. As mentioned in our last newsletter, we are working hard to keep our fleet clean, healthy and in service for you.

Please consider donating to keep eGo CarShare available to you and those most vulnerable in our community. OR invest in your future trips with prepaid bonus credit.

Hear from Noelle about how eGo helps her get to the food bank!
Now more than ever we need your help if we are to survive and continue to be a vital resource to our community during and beyond the current crisis.

If everyone donates just $10-$25, we can likely weather the Covid-19 storm and continue to offer you low cost access to vehicles when you need them. Your impact will be doubled as our Board will match every penny donated up to $5,000!

Prepaid Credit

Prepaid credit is a win-win! By prepaying* you get free carshare credit with an up-front investment while supporting eGo.

  • $100 earns you a 10% bonus ($110 in credit)
  • $500 earns you a 15% bonus ($575 in credit)
  • $1000 earns you a 25% bonus ($1250 in credit)

Just give us a call at 303-720-1185 and mention “Credit 100/500/1000” depending on how much of a bonus you want.

Keeping You Safe

As mentioned in our last newsletter, we continue to work hard to keep you safe, with increased sanitation efforts and additional attention to the high-touch places. We also ask that you please use the provided wet wipes / sanitation before and after your trips. For more information on prevention tips, visit the CDC’s website.

Thank you for supporting your community carshare!

Sincerely,

~ eGo CarShare

Important Coronavirus Update

Let’s Keep Each Other Safe!

Dear eGo Amigo(a)s,

As you know, your health and safety are always our top priority. As such, at eGo CarShare we are closely monitoring development of COVID-19 and receiving guidance from local, national and global health authorities. There are several ways we can help to ensure the wellness and safety of all eGo Members and staff:

  • If you feel any of the common symptoms (including fever, sore throat, cough, or difficulty breathing), please follow the guidelines from the CDC’s website, and DO NOT use an eGo vehicle until you are cleared by health authorities;
  • If you have used an eGo vehicle while experiencing symptoms, please contact us immediately at 303-720-1185;
  • Wash or sanitize your hands each time before entering the vehicle and do the same again when you exit. Wipe down all high use touch points before and after use with wipes provided. We are taking extra measures to ensure all our vehicles have sanitation wipes (typically in the glove box) and or disinfectant;
  • Avoid touching your face completely; if you need to sneeze or cough (hey it’s allergy season!) please do so into your arm/elbow or tissue you will discard, and exit the vehicle first if that’s possible.;

In addition, our staff are being supported through regular communication on appropriate hygiene measures at our workplace and in our vehicles. Our Fleet managers in particular continue to work hard to keep our vehicles clean. Their sanitation efforts have increased at each car they visit, with additional attention to the high-touch places. Specific health and safety measure include: 

  • Staff wears masks and gloves
  • Staff temperature checks
  • Contactless payments for all customers
  • Hand sanitizer provided in vehicles
  • Sanitizing vehicles between customers

In addition to our staff support, it’s times like these that amazing members like you pitching in can really make a difference!

As always, we’re here for you. For more information on symptoms and prevention, head to the CDC’s website. With a little effort and attention, we can keep each other safe. Thanks for doing your part!

Sincerely,

~ eGo CarShare Team!

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Car2Go is Car2Gone but eGo CarShare is here to STAY!

Is the world’s largest car share company gone from Denver (and other markets)? Yep! As Streetsblog USA and others report, Car2Go is Car2Gone! Unfortunately this may result in more individual car ownership in the Denver Metro region. In fact we’ve heard from frustrated Car2Go Members looking for alternatives, including purchasing a vehicle.

In response, at eGo CarShare we are committing to ramping up our carshare service in Denver. We are also offering Car2Go members free eGo CarShare Membership by simply using the promo code Car2Gone when they sign up. This is a part of our mission to reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) ownership and use in Colorado.

As with previous carshare casualties, Enterprise and Maven (owned by GM), Car2Go is the latest symptom of ginormous companies entering what they think is a lucrative space (shared mobility). But they don’t  actually understand the market and how increasingly competitive it is, especially with shorter trips.

We, on the other hand, are a 21 year young, hyper-local Colorado nonprofit dedicated to reducing SOV ownership & use. In doing so we compliment alternative mobility options like bike sharing and public transit. We also support socially-equitable mobility in lower income areas, while electrifying our fleet in order to amplify environmental benefits. We do so by working with the City, foundations, businesses, nonprofits and other mobility partners in order to meet our mission and not have to focus only on the bottom line.

We’re here for you, Colorado, because we are you!

The Future is Electric!!!

We all know that traffic congestion is an enormous issue in cities all over the country. The nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide levels in the air increase daily; therefore, our health and the environment are directly impacted.

Thankfully, the world has started to act and today there is the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), which can be a key action to creating a transition for a sustainable world. According to a recent U.S. News article, by choosing to drive an EV you are helping to reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions and contribute to better air quality.

The market is also jumping on board to support a greener world. Companies like Volvo, Tesla, and Toyota all have electric vehicles and according to The Driven, “By 2030 there will be 21 million electric vehicles on the road globally”. Read more about this on U.S News.

Mariposa EV Press Release

eGo CarShare is very happy to announce Colorado’s first electric vehicle car share in a mixed-income community! The new car is located at Navajo and 10th Street in the Mariposa District of Denver. eGo has been present in the neighborhood since 2013, but we are now proud to take this significant step in sustainable transportation.  On June 1st, we launched the vehicle and charging station during the 5th Annual Youth on Record Block Party.  The location also includes free EV charging access for the general public.

Read more about this on: Mariposa District EV Carshare

Supporting our Partners – Boulder B Cycle!

Our very own Fleet Manager (Adam) constantly uses Boulder B Cycle to get across town to check up on our cars and get them to appointments (35+ in Boulder!). This is no small feat, and B Cycle makes it that much easier for Adam. Here is his story:

“As Colorado CarShare’s fleet manager I am constantly in need of multi-modal transportation to get around Boulder quickly and efficiently. I take on average 3 or 4 B-Cycle trips per day. It took me a few weeks to memorize where all of the stations are and which ones are nearest the cars in our fleet. Without B-Cycle, it would be very inefficient and slow for me to keep up with oil changes, cleanings, logistical swaps, and all the moving parts that go along with keeping the fleet servicing the people of Boulder.

In a pinch, I have tossed B-Cycle bikes in the back of Colorado CarShare trucks and even once in a Prius, to make appointments on time. It’s awesome how easy it is to get around Boulder without owning a car, relying entirely on bike-sharing, carsharing, and RTD buses. I would love nothing more than to do a marketing photo-shoot for B-Cycle ripping a bike around Valmont Bike Park. Here’s to a greener, smarter, and more multi-modal Boulder! See you on the bike path ;)”

Colorado CarShare CarShare Board of Directors – Positions Available!

 

If you are a leader in the greater Denver & Boulder-Metro region who may be interested in helping an amazing nonprofit org grow into the future, we now have open positions on the Colorado CarShare Board of Directors. We are at a pivotal time in the organization’s existence as the mobility landscape continues to be more competitively served, and we are looking for leaders to help us meet the opportunities ahead.

Currently, Colorado CarShare is looking for leaders with vision and in areas of expertise including:

  • Business Leaders in Bank/Finance, Property Owners, Tech & anyone else with mobility interest
  • Fund Development, Donor Cultivation & Grant Writing
  • Political & Government Leaders
  • Communications, Outreach or Media Relations
  • App/tech Developers

We are open to qualified and enthusiastic leaders with creative ideas for strategic funding initiatives and ways to leverage community partnering opportunities so that we can implement programs which will allow Colorado CarShare to continue to evolve, while serving our business, residential, nonprofit and academic communities!

If you are interested in learning more, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

eGo & Scraps Bicycle Composting in Denver

 As a Colorado CarShare member, you already choose to live a more sustainable urban existence. Yay carsharing! Want another way to be sustainable in Denver by being a food and soil regenerator?!

Check out our friends at Scraps, a company that uses only bikes and trikes – or a Colorado CarShare business membership if the weather is too dangerous for pedaling – to run its business. And since Scraps is in the composting business, that means it’s not only committed to reducing its carbon footprint on the roads, but also to keeping “waste” out of the landfill and instead turning it into soil-nurturing, food-growing, carbon-capturing compost.

Scraps has been working here in Denver since last summer, and has already collected more than 50,000 pounds of compostable material and pedaled more than 2,000 miles around and around the city! We’re proud to have Scraps as a customer and partner.

If you’re an eGo member and Scraps is in your neighborhood, up your sustainability game and start composting with Scraps! Let them know you’re an eGo member when you join, and they’ll waive your signup fee! Sign up at ScrapsMileHigh.com.