Kicking your car to the curb might seem daunting, but these D.C. Zipsters have it all figured out. Melissa, Kate and Logan, three of the four winners of our Ditch Your Keys D.C. contest, rely on Zipcar, Uber, Metro, and Capital Bikeshare (in endless combinations) to get around the District. Their custom commutes have them shedding pounds and worries, plus ringing in freedom and dough. Watch them in action and get inspired to ditch your keys.

Have you ever wondered who takes care of the Zipcars? If you picture a bunch of little elves coming out at night to check the tires, document dents, and make sure the gas card is in the visor, you’re half right. It’s the Zipcar Fleet Associates who do that. We followed one of them to see just what it takes to keep all those Zipsters on the road.