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First-of-its-kind station opens in Atlanta in advance of Bike to Work Day ATLANTA, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Biking to work means running the risk of being stranded with a flat tire, a broken chain, or even the outright theft of your bike. The BikeSpot(TM) aims to solve all three. Developed by Atlanta-based Lanier Parking Solutions, BikeSpot dedicated its first facility on Thursday at the Georgia-Pacific Center (GPC), a class-A office space in downtown Atlanta. Cyclers now have access to...

Zipcar survey finds 2013 grads most worried about financial stability; Nearly 70 percent believe graduates would benefit from car sharing CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the cost of education continuing to rise and today's generation of graduates struggling to pay off student loans, 2013 grads are seeking smart solutions to get what they need, without piling on more debt. A survey conducted by Zipcar in May 2013 found that when asked what 2013 graduates are most...

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- How are small businesses finding new customers? Are they using social media? Email? The new SCORE infographic sponsored by Zipcar answers these questions and delves into best practices for small business success when searching for new customers. Visit www.SCORE.org for more information or email questions to media@score.org. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130516/DC15087-INFO) DOWNLOAD...

BOSTON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactions Corporation, provider of the most conversational, natural language applications for customer care, announced today that Dean Breda has joined the company as General Counsel. Breda, who brings over 25 years of legal experience, will be responsible for Interactions' legal affairs across the organization. "As we continue to grow the business, having a strong general counsel to support our corporate endeavors, customers, and partner...

Zipcar Brings Cost-Effective, Reliable and Convenient Transportation Options to Minneapolis Residents, Visitors and Businesses CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, today announced the expansion of Zipcar's car sharing network to the City of Minneapolis. With this launch, Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metropolitan market. (Logo:...

Now easier than ever to zip in for meetings, events and other short trips CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. With this expansion, Zipcar is extending its award-winning member experience from city streets and college campuses to airport parking lots, giving Zipcar...

LONDON, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New report lays down blueprint for start-up success New research by Zipcar [http://bit.ly/ZipSmarter ], the UK's largest pay-as-you-drive car network, commissioned with national campaign StartUp Britain [http://www.startupbritain.co ], finds that 54% [http://bit.ly/ZipSBBResearch ] of British start-ups are clubbing together to share core business functions with other businesses. Over half (55%) identified sharing...

New Program Provides Businesses with On-Demand Access to Vehicles and Office Space CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, and Regus, the world's largest provider of flexible workspaces, have teamed up to offer a new national program to help businesses of all sizes across the country save money by paying only for what they use. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111118/MM09809LOGO) Today's consumers are sharing...

Zipcar providing more sustainable transportation options for Los Angeles residents CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111118/MM09809LOGO) The addition of the new electric vehicles in...

Zipcar Placing Vehicles at Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy Airports CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the introduction of Zipcar vehicles at three airports in the Greater New York City area, including Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy (JFK) airports. The cars are conveniently located in Zipcar branded parking spaces at the Avis Car Rental pick-up facility at each airport....