Peg City Car Co-op

Planning a day on the trails? Take the road less travelled with snowshoe rentals from our Shop Local partner Wilderness Supply Winnipeg! Rentals from $15 per day! Don't forget to have your Shop Local card stamped. Each completed card can earn you a $10 driving credit! . . . #pegcitycarcoop #shoplocal #wildernesssupply #carshare #charsharing #sharedmobility #winterdriving #winnipegwinter #travelmanitoba #discovermb #winterwalks

They are still out there: 4 gift certificates remain at large! Be sure to check the glove box during your next booking. You could find up to $50 in driving credit! . . . #12daysofcarsharing #pegcitycarcoop #sharedmobility #carsharing #winnipegcarshare #winnipeg #shoplocal #localwinnipeg

2020 Provincial Parks Passes Our latest edition to the fleet, the 2021 Hyundai Tucson, is now also equipped with a 2020 Provincial Park Pass! . This spacious, all-wheel-drive SUV is also equipped with heated seats and steering wheel to keep you extra toasty on your next outdoor adventure. ... . . . #pegcitycarcoop #carshare #charsharing #sharedmobility #winterdriving #winnipegwinter #hyundaitucson # See more

In hindsight, 2020 was actually as bad a year as it seemed. However, this newsletter reviews some of the fun and excitement that took place. Enjoy!

"Because co-ops often arise from a need within a community, the community tends to be invested to keep it in business."-Simon Berge . We are so grateful for the support of our Members and community. . Check out this article in The Uniter about the strength and resiliency of co-operative enterprises. Featuring our friends at Pollock's Hardware Co-op!... . . . #pegcitycarcoop #coop #cooperative #winnipeg #winnipeglocalbusiness #carsharing #sharedmobility #memberdriven #alternativetransportation See more

We all do our best to plan ahead, but every now and then folks may need to cancel a booking. Need to modify or cancel a booking? Learn about our cancellation rates for some of the most common scenarios. Read on.

We're excited to announce we've added a new truck to the Peg City fleet. You'll find a new Chevrolet Colorado at the IBEX Business Centre (Confusion Corner) located at 421 Mulvey Ave East. . This vehicle comes equipped with winter tires, 4x4 capability, trailer hitch and.... heated seats. . Book it today!... . . . #pegcitycarcoop #truck #chevytrucks #coop #sharedmobility #winnipegcarshare #winnipeg #wpg #winteriscoming See more

November is #damageawarenessmonth. This week we are talking about insurance. Our carsharing service takes the hassle out of owning a vehicle. We cover the cost of fuel, maintenance, and insurance! Learn more about what happens if a vehicle is damaged during your booking.

Your all-access pass: the almighty FOB! . Peg City Car Co-op members can access our entire fleet of cars, trucks, vans and SUVs with a single key. . No fumbling with lockboxes, or picking up keys from a storefront. Simply book online, anytime, show up to your car and go!... . Cut out the hassle (and expense) of car ownership and start carsharing today! Enter promo-code GROW100 when registering for a $100 sign-up credit. See more

We love seeing the different ways people use our vehicles. Were extra excited when its for a great cause!

Check out the Live. Well. Green. podcast! Hosted by Kristen Hunter, an environmental sustainability educator and Peg City member! This series highlights a number of sustainable-living solutions. Her latest episode "Is Carsharing Right for You?" features our very own Philip Mikulec, Operations Manager for Peg City Car Co-op. . https://www.kristinahunterflourishing.com/podcast . .... . #pegcitycarcoop #livewellgreen #carshare #carsharing #sharedmobility #sustainabletransport #greentransport #sustainableliving See more

Peg City continues to maintain some of the most affordable round-trip (two-way) carsharing rates in Canada. Read on to learn about upcoming changes to our rates and member manual, effective October 1st, 2020.

This months Where to go features our members Craig and Jana as they put various petals to the metal on their way to Duck Mountain Provincial Park! Looking to hit the trails this fall? Peg City has a selection of vehicles with dual bike racks installed and available until the end of October. Read on for details.

August is in the rear-view now. This last month was full of exciting tales of local vacation improvisation, expansion news, and new green cleaning techniques for our fleet: Peg City Car Co-op has started using water-free, plant based cleaners on all of our vehicles! Read on for details!

Burning the midnight oil? Our Member and Member Plus accounts can take advantage of free overnight hours between midnight and 7 am! So whether youre working the night shift, or just really into making time-lapse videos of the stars... Peg City has a ride to fit your trip!

Hey folks, as we prepare to head back to school in the next week, please remember to slow down in school zones! And everywhere for that matter! Safe speeds save lives and help make active transportation options accessible for all! Today the City of Winnipeg will be deciding on a new safe speed limit for local streets. If you want to learn more about how reduced speeds can reduce death, injury and incidents for all modes of transportation, check out this blog from our friends Green Action Centre https://greenactioncentre.ca//time-for-safe-speeds-in-win/

Minutes from The Forks and Osborne Village, our friends at Houston Properties have downtown living dialed in. . Houston Properties offers stunning, luxury apartment with modern style and thoughtful details. Every suite has been renovated to accommodate your professional lifestyle with neutral design, open concept layouts and room to entertain. Visit https://palmerhouse.ca/ for info on available rentals! . A view of the river, the Assiniboine Avenue bike lane out your front door, and a Peg City Car Co-op vehicle parked right outside!

Do you carrot all about local food and are feeling cheesed about globalization and industrialized food systems? Are you ready to squash exploitative labour conditions and plant the seeds of a resilient food future for Manitoba? Still stewing over how to get local food to local people? Try Fireweed Food Co-op Friendly tip: if youre reading this post and wondering, is that how that word is spelt? It may be a pun.... Dont like puns? Kale stop.

Have you seen this sign? It designates a reserved parking spot for carsharing vehicles. Whether you are a Peg City Member or just a Winnipegger on the go, this sign is likely brand new to you. Starting early August, Peg City Car Co-op began an on-street parking pilot project, in co-operation with the Winnipeg Parking Authority. We have placed 4 carsharing vehicles in designated carsharing parking spots in Osborne Village, Downtown, St. Boniface and West End areas.... Members, if you find a vehicle parked in a designate on-street spot. Please give us a call at 204-793-3912 and we will help resolve the issue. For still wondering "what is carsharing?", visit our page and check out our website! https://pegcitycarcoop.ca/

Our members have access to an entire fleet of cars, trucks, suvs, mini-vans and cargo vans. So you can find a ride to fit your trip! And hopefully avoid an unsolvable game of tetris... Thank you to Andrea del Campo for this stunning dramatization.

Our staff are "leaving no trace" by cleaning & sanitizing cars with new, water-free, plant-based, and biodegradable cleaning products! Read on to see how Peg Citys fleet team is working to keep our vehicles clean and safe for our members, and the environment!

New Members can earn a $100 sign-up credit! Simply enter promo-code GROW100 when completing your registration! Weve moved further into the West End and into the Luxton & St.Johns area for the first time! So, if youve been waiting for the right time to join... stop waiting! Follow the link below to find your ride!

Where to go is a blog series highlighting our members great carsharing adventures. Today we join Ginny, Duncan, and family as they explore Manitoba during a "stay-home" summer. Nothing says "family fun" like Murder Hornets, quesadillas and a charming references to the Sound of Music! Plus so many cute babies. Read on!

Our on-street parking pilot project is underway. Did you know, one carshare vehicle can take as many as 15 privately owned vehicles off the road, reducing congestion, freeing up parking spots and reducing individual transportation costs? Moving toward a sustainable and diverse mix of transportation options means walking, biking busing and sometimes driving. We hope this project makes it easier for our members and Winnipeggers alike to move through our city.

We love this video by our newest ambassadors He Goes She Goes featuring Black Market Provisions and their many tasty soups and snacks. Our members can earn $40 a month in driving credit when they share photos and videos on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, featuring Peg City Car Co-op vehicles! Send us a message if youd like to become a Peg City Car Co-op ambassador.

On-Street Parking is here! . Peg City Car Co-op is excited to announce our first vehicle placed in a designated on-street carsharing location. We have been working with the City of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Parking Authority to develop this pilot project, which will hopefully lead to carsharing becoming available in more neighbourhoods throughout Winnipeg. . Find this funky green Kia Soul parked at 81 Roslyn Rd.

Refill ZeroWaste Market is a great company working to reduce package waste in the cleaning product industry. They also use Peg City Car Co-ops plug-in hybrid for deliveries! Were excited to see more people using carsharing for their business needs! https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//can-i-get-a-refill-5719

Re: Member is a blog offering tips, tricks and the need-to-knows for carsharing with Peg City Car Co-op. Today we are diving into damage reporting. Read on for the must-knows of identifying and reporting damage!

We are wrapping up our biggest expansion ever! New cars, new locations, new neighbourhoods... New Members can earn a $100 sign-up credit! Simply enter promo-code GROW100 when completing your registration! Weve moved further into the West End and into the Luxton & St.Johns area for the first time! So, if youve been waiting for the right time to join... stop waiting! Visit https://www.pegcitycarcoop.ca/plans/individual/ and find your ride!... #westendwinnipeg #northendwinnipeg #pegcitycarcoop

Stay up to date with our latest expansion new, seat sale, sign up promos and more!

New cars, new locations and new neighbourhoods! We now have nearly 60 cars, trucks, mini-vans and cargo vans available for our members to book! Check out our newest locations in the West End, St. Johns, and Luxton areas as well as the latest reinforcements in St. Boniface, Corydon, & Downtown.

For many, carsharing is a way to run errands and get around the city when walking, biking and busing arent practical. This is our bread and butter, but carsharing can also be used to hit the road and explore! Thats why weve created a feature post called "Where To Go", where staff and members explore Manitoba (and beyond). This month our Member, Lindsay Johnson and Operations Manager, Philip, went on a road trip to Nopiming Provincial Park. Read on for more details:

Were getting stoked for the 2020 Wall-to-Wall mural festival. So we want to take you on a Multi-Modal Mural Tour of previous works in anticipation of this years submissions! . You can walk, bike, bus, or carshare to visit any of the many murals brought to you by the Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival. . Snap a photo of you or a friend and tag Synonym Art Consultationymartconsultation and Peg City Car Co-op. Post it to your story or your feed. Enter your post from Friday ...to Sunday each week to be entered into the draw. . Read on for contest details and find your favourite mural using the Mural Map! https://wp.me/p1Shu6-2dS . . This Week we are giving away a Wall-to-Wall starter pack, brought to you by our friends a @synonymartconsultation: 2 t-shirts (S&M), three stickers and a pack of custom post cards! Plus two Redbulls so you can get on our level. . Have fun and see you out there! . . . #pegcitycarcoop #carshareverywere #multimodalmuraltour #mural #winnipeg Less See more

We are thrilled to be moving forward with our expansion. We now have over 50 cars! To celebrate, we are offering a seat sale on a selection of our newest editions. Read on for details.

Peg City Car Co-op is a proud partner of Synonym Art Consultation and the Wall-to-Wall Mural & Culture Festival. The festival aims to make public art an accessible part of the everyday experience of living in Winnipeg. The festival is set to take place this September, and we couldnt be more excited! Read on to see what will be different for this years festival, and for details on our Multi-Modal Mural tour!

Its been a wild ride, the last few months. We are happy to say that we are on our way to meeting our original expansion target of 20 cars by the end of this year! Read on for good news in 2020.

Need a hitch to tow your camper? Weve got you covered. Thank you, Ian Walker for sharing your carsharing experience.

Were now in St. Johns and Luxton! Check out our sweet locations at Pollocks Hardware Co-op and Billy Mosienko Lanes! #northendwinnipeg #PegCityCarCoop #carsharing #coops #modeshift

Winnipeg is home to big sky. Some folks like the headroom, allows us to breathe in that hot prairie air as deeply as we like. Weve been adding new cars and growing so our fleet has a deep reservoir of vehicles for you to be partake in! We now have multiple spots with two vehicles. Very handy to serve our dense central neighbourhoods. Youll find our vehicles popping up everywhere, but our locations with double cars are: 422 Gertrude, Lily & James, 511 River, 467 Langside, and Broadway & Garry.

Hey there carsharing families! We are happy to announce our car-seat pilot project! We have installed 2 permanent car-seats: one in vehicle 42 at the Old Grace Housing Coop, and the other in vehicle 45 at 267 Sherbrook st. You can search for these cars when making a booking, using the required features selection box labeled "child car seat 5-65 lbs". The car seat installed is a Britax, Boulevard Clicktight. ... This model is acceptable for use with babies and kids between 5-65 lbs. It can be installed rear, or front facing. The installation is very simple and an instruction guide is available in the glove-box of the vehicle. We have also added a link to the full instructions, and an installation video in the notes for the vehicle.This will be included in the confirmation email you receive upon booking. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3URxLzCnBs Instructions: https://us.britax.com//britax-advocate-clicktight-user-gui We are also offering members a free 1 hr booking to inspect the car seat and get comfortable with its operation and installation, so long as there is no driving. Please reply to your booking confirmation saying "car seat test booking" so we can ensure the booking charges are waived.

There are perks to being a Member of Peg City Car Co-op! In addition to the previously installed Provincial Park Passes, two of our vans now come equipped with Park Passes to Riding Mountain National Park. Make sure to search for "2020 Riding Mountain Park Pass" using the required features selection tool, when making your next booking.... Wherever youre going, weve got a ride to fit your trip.

Its our Birthday and were celebrating 9 years of carsharing! Thank you to our dedicated members and community for making carsharing a reality in Winnipeg! *grabs a handful of cake, shoves it in face, chews frantically, swallows, breaths*... OK, now were getting back to work adding new cars to the fleet! Stay tuned.

We are hiring for the position of Fleet Assistant (Full Time/Permanent). This position assists in the smooth, safe and efficient operation of Peg City Car Co-ops fleet including damage/maintenance tracking and reporting, and vehicle cleaning. The position directly reports to the Fleet Manager. Review the full job description here: https://www.pegcitycarcoop.ca//Draft-Fleet-Assistant-Job-P

Our Fleet Manager sends me this picture and asks, "could you could post this on our social media?" . . So I said, "sure, but Im not making any puns of any sort related to this photo, because THATS WHERE I DRAW THE LINE!" . . We are very excited to be expanding further into the West End this summer! Weve added cars at 823 Ellice Ave (DMSMCA parking lot); 575 McGee (off Sargent Ave); and a Cargo Van at the Food Fare on Portage avenue. .... Happy Friday! See more

Check out our June Newsletter: New cars, promotions & positions for hire! Follow the link for more info https://mailchi.mp/pegcitycarcoop/june-newsletter-3119330 Our latest fleet additions, seats sales and job postings at Peg City Car Co-op. ... Plus national park passes and more! Read on for info