Short-term car rental provider Zipcar wants to expand its Hartford presence, a company spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.
Zipcar, which has six cars at Trinity College and the University of Hartford, is in talks with city officials about creating a “pod” on city property, where it would park additional vehicles.
Lindsay Wester, Zipcar’s public relations manager, couldn’t say exactly where Zipcar might locate the pod. But she said the company typically looks for densely populated areas close to public transit.
In a number of cities, Zipcar has first targeted colleges before expanding to other areas, based on demand, she said.
In order to rent a Zipcar, a driver must sign up and be approved as a member, then reserve the car online or over the phone. A member card unlocks the vehicle, so there is no need to pick up keys.
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