Mint Cars on Demand is New York City’s new alternative to car ownership, 24 HR Rental Cars, Taxi’s and Public Transportation. Members get on demand access to vehicles 24/7 for as little as an hour or as much as several days. Mint claims a diverse fleet of fuel efficient vehicles such as Smart Cars, as well as some old-school non-ecomobiles which the company calls “fun cars for that special occasion.”

Green Bennies

Mint helps reduce the carbon footprint of New Yorkers by taking cars off the road which means, less traffic, less pollution and a reduced dependency on fossil fuel. Other advantages are that Mint members don’t have to deal with car payments, insurance, maintenance or (and this leaves more room for pedestrians and bikes) parking.

Mint Cars on Demand: How it Works

Drivers use the Drive Mint website to pay a one-time application fee and if approved they receive a smart card which is swiped on the vehicle’s sensor to gain immediate entry. The website also let’s you find car locations and availability.

Drive Mint: The Company

Mint was founded in 2008 by one of the leading parking operators in New York. With parking spaces decreasing each year and the cost of owning a car increasing, he saw a synergy between parking and cars on-demand. His vision of providing an affordable and reliable alternative to car ownership and a system to complement mass-transit led him to launching Mint.

Drive Mint On-Demand Car Rental Benefits

• Taxis – more cost effective and flexible than taxis, especially when shopping.
• 24-hour Car Rental – why pay for a 24-hour rate when you can drive Mint?
• Car Ownership – the same convenience of owning your own car, but pay for only what you use without the fixed cost and hassle.
• Public Transporation – get to your destination without having to fight the crowds and go places not served by public transportation.

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