Philadelphia Housing Authority and Zipcar partner to bring car-sharing vehicles to residents

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, the nation’s fourth largest and leading housing authority, and Zipcar, the world’s leading carsharing network, celebrated the launch of a new partnership that will provide shared vehicles to residents of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA).

Zipcar estimates that members of the communities who may not be able to access an affordable, convenient vehicle when they need one will now take thousands of trips for errands, medical and professional appointments, leisure trips, out-of-town travel, and small business needs.

“Our mission is to open doors to affordable housing, economic opportunity, and safe, sustainable communities to benefit Philadelphia residents with low incomes,” said Kelvin A. Jeremiah, PHA President & CEO. “We provide tools to residents to assist with economic mobility. Zipcar is one of those tools. Now residents will have access to transportation in real time to get job interviews or other amenities throughout the community.”

“Zipcar is thrilled to partner with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to bring affordable, convenient access to vehicles, and better yet, professional job and personal opportunity to its residents,” said Angelo Adams, Head of Zipcar and Philadelphia native. “Public partners are tackling a growing trifecta - climate, equity, and mobility issues - and because of this, Zipcar is seeing increased demand for car sharing in cities, especially underserved communities. Growing up in the Logan neighborhood of North Philadelphia, I’m eager to see Zipcar help drive this community forward.”