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April 4, 2025

Car sharing that works for the gig economy

In 2024, Zipcar for Uber launched to provide rideshare and delivery drivers with more flexible, cost-effective options tailored just for them. Unlike competitors, Zipcar offers daily rentals for rideshare drivers and includes a growing fleet of EVs with free charging. Now in cities nationwide—including Los Angeles, Boston, and Miami—this program has quickly gained popularity by offering gig earners a better way to boost their income. 

Making it easier to earn 

  • 74% of gig earners say Zipcar is important to them. 

 

Here’s a look at our gig-earning members and how Zipcar helps maximize their income. 

Our gig drivers are diverse. 

  • 80% BIPOC 

Employment  

  • 58% work full time 

  • 20% work part time 

Household income 

  • 73% of households earn less than $80,000, the national median income. 

 

Why our gig drivers chose Zipcar 

It’s all about convenience and cost savings.  

  • 66% chose Zipcar because it’s more convenient than other car share or car rental services. 

  • 41% wanted to avoid the costs of car ownership. 

  • 39% chose Zipcar over other car rental services because of more flexible pick-up and drop-off hours.  

 

Social and environmental impact 

Zipcar’s impact for gig earners extends beyond convenience. It’s also helping them save money, trade in their cars, and cut down on their carbon footprint.   

 

Gig drivers save by not owning a car. 

  • $1,225 is the estimated monthly savings of gig-earning members vs. car owners. That’s $14,700 per year. 

  • 91% savings compared to owning a car. 

Reducing congestion in cities nationwide. 

  • 63% would purchase a vehicle if Zipcar left their city.  

  • 44% postponed buying or leasing a car after joining Zipcar. 

  • 30% got rid of their car after joining. 

  • 49% fewer vehicles owned by gig-earning members after joining Zipcar. 

Gig earners who drive Zipcar help support greener cities. 

  • 50% of the time gig earners access Zipcar EVs.  

  • 3.4 million lbs. The amount of CO2 Zipcar for Uber drivers reduced in 2024.  

 

Zipcar-specific data was collected as part of Zipcar’s 2024 North American Transportation Survey, with a sample size of approximately 5,922 respondents in North America—including 94 respondents identifying as members who utilize Zipcar to earn income through ride-hailing. 

Ready to transform your business with Zipcar? Visit Zipcar for Business or explore opportunities tailored for gig earners at Zipcar for Uber.