Everyone needs a car occasionally, but nobody wants the hassles of ownership. So four Penn grads started a non-profit named PhillyCarShare.

When you want a car, you reserve a hybrid gas-electric sedan or sporty wagon on the internet or phone, hop in using your own "key fob," and go! PhillyCarShare covers insurance premiums, parking, car payments, maintenance, and even gasoline!

It's the perfect compliment to student living. Why own when you can borrow? A key fob is all you need. Get some furniture at Ikea, go biking in Valley Forge, enjoy an evening visiting friends in New Jersey.

Join today at phillycarshare.org, or call 215-386-0988.

"I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed using PhillyCarShare. Being a student, owning a car in the city is not economical. And I did not want to bring ANOTHER car into this city just to drive a few weekends a month. I have recommended PhillyCarShare to co-workers and my roommate -- hopefully we will establish a household account. Not needing to buy a car after graduation will be a HUGE help. With PhillyCarShare I can get what I need when I need it. Thank you so much again, keep up the good work!"

-David, Wharton '04
Member #641
(Left his car in Scottsdale, Arizona)