I’m now a proud Flexcar member! Actually, I have been for a few weeks now, having gotten my lil membership card (left) not too long after I applied.

I haven’t actually used the service yet, but what I have used is the Enterprise discount for Flexcar members — with which I can get a day’s rental for just $30 including tax — the cost of 3 hours of Flexcar use. So far I’ve rented from Enterprise once, then piled all my errands into that day — everything from a trip to IKEA to shuttling some of my students to LACMA for the Magritte exhibit.

Enterprise — which is 2 blocks from me — is way closer than the 2 Flexcars in Santa Monica, both of which are near Third Street Promenade, about 15 blocks away. So last night, I sent an email to Flexcar, not only asking for more Flexcars further east in Santa Monica, but also marking out potential parking spots that might work around me (Whole Foods was one of my suggestions).

Then today, I got this email from one Walter at Flexcar:

Funny you ask. We’re putting some out near your side of town this month and there’s another by the promenade as well. Check the website for updates in about 1wk.

Thanks for the speedy and personal response, Walter! I’ll report back here in about a week as to where this new Flexcar near me is located, exactly –

BTW, I took advantage of a $40 credit for those who sign up as a Grist reader. I think Barent’s working on a waiver for the $35 annual membership fee for LA Green Drinks people too.

Tags: flexcar, car, travel, santamonica

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