From gold rush to tech boom, Denver has always been a city of pioneers – but its latest trailblazers are trading in covered wagons for shared cars and trucks. As the city races towards becoming America's next tech frontier, two companies are paving the way with wheels that don't belong to just one driver – they belong to everyone. 

Colorado natives Fluid Truck and Colorado CarShare are paving the way for sustainable transport, bridging the gap between accessibility and environmental responsibility while fostering a new mindset towards transportation. 

Empowering businesses and individuals 

At the heart of Colorado's shared mobility revolution lies a simple yet powerful idea: strategically placed vehicles that are ready when you are. Fluid Truck and Colorado CarShare have mastered this concept, transforming how businesses and individuals alike approach transportation.

Vehicles whenever and wherever you need them

Colorado CarShare, Colorado's first and longest-running non profit car sharing service in operation since 2001, ensures vehicle access to a diverse fleet by strategically placing their growing fleet of 75 vehicles across 26 neighborhoods in Denver, Boulder, and Summit County. Fluid Truck's services are best leveraged through its intuitive mobile platform, allowing users and business owners to rent the right vehicle for the job at the tap of a button. 

Long-time Colorado CarShare users, like Noel T., raved about their experience: “I have rented cars and trucks for over ten years from this car share organization and think it is the finest nonprofit and the most wonderful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. What a blessing to have quality, dependable, clean, affordable gas and electric vehicles to rent as needed. And from people who are caring, fair and trustworthy! What a great service and a pleasure.” 

Businesses can now scale their operations flexibly without the burden of fleet ownership, while individuals enjoy the freedom of vehicle access without the costs and responsibilities of car ownership. From compact cars for quick errands to SUVs for mountain adventures, and commercial trucks for business deliveries, sustainable transportation options are readily available.

Simplified rental processes

Not only are these companies breaking barriers to sustainable and reliable transportation, they’re also streamlining their rental process. The process is designed for maximum convenience – users can pick up vehicles 24/7 without any need for in-person interactions or key exchanges.

Colorado CarShare's system allows its approximately 7,000 active members to easily reserve and access vehicles through a user-friendly app or website for as little as $6.50/hr. After a one-time application and approval, members can search for and book available vehicles in their area for their desired time slot. 

Fluid Truck's app-based platform enables businesses and individuals to rent commercial vehicles on-demand, 24/7. Users can quickly browse, filter, and reserve vehicles with just a few taps, accessing them whenever needed, day or night. These services are critical for businesses looking to prioritize access over ownership while scaling quickly.  

The sustainable advantage: transforming communities

Fluid Truck and Colorado CarShare are accelerating Colorado's journey towards sustainability. By promoting shared mobility, these companies significantly reduce the environmental impact of transportation across the state.

Sustainability of sharing vs. owning

Fluid Truck and Colorado CarShare are revolutionizing transportation sustainability. Each shared vehicle potentially replaces multiple privately-owned cars, significantly reducing traffic congestion, parking demand, and overall carbon emissions. This model allows users to decrease their environmental impact without sacrificing mobility, proving that efficient transportation and environmental responsibility can coexist.

"We consider feasibility, density, and economic need when deciding where to station our cars," explains a Colorado CarShare representative. "This aligns with our mission to reduce personal vehicles and promote more walkable, bikeable communities." What makes this nonprofit unique is its commitment to keeping prices low to serve underprivileged communities. 

Electrification Goals

Colorado CarShare is leading the charge in electrification. They've already achieved their goal of 50% fleet electrification by 2023, with an ambitious target of 80% by 2025. This aggressive push towards electric vehicles further amplifies the environmental benefits of their shared mobility model, setting a new standard for sustainable transportation in Colorado.

Fluid Truck is on the same track, accelerating fleet electrification nationwide by partnering with businesses of all sizes to meet ambitious sustainability goals. By offering electric vehicles for rent by the hour, they're also making EV use more accessible to individuals, further driving the adoption of cleaner transportation options.

Together, these companies are setting new standards for sustainable transportation in Colorado and beyond, making electric mobility more accessible than ever before.

Ready to join the revolution?

Experience the freedom and sustainability of shared mobility for yourself:

• For personal use: Complete an application with Colorado CarShare to unlock access to discounted rates and sustainable transportation. 
• For business needs: Download the Fluid Truck app to find a vehicle and get started!

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