# Car Sharing in Edmonton

Kory W. Mathewson · 2014-11-18 · https://korymathewson.com/car-sharing-in-edmonton/ · Comparing car sharing options in Edmonton, including Pogo and Hertz 24/7, with costs, features, and future predictions.

I am a staunch supporter of car rentals and car sharing over ownership for a wide variety of reasons. I have been a member of Hertz 24/7 (earlier On Demand) since May 7 2012 and just today (November 18 2014) I was accepted as a member with Pogo.

Edmonton has been slow to adopt car sharing programs, but with the [recent launch of Pogo](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/pogo-car-share-program-starts-up-in-edmonton-1.2809812) it is probably best to add some context to the conversation. For both Pogo and Hertz, gas and insurance is included and both have mobile apps.

For reference, [Edmonton is the biggest city north of Mexico where residents still lack a viable car-share](http://albertaventure.com/2014/05/dude-wheres-car/).

[Pogo CarShare](https://pogocarshare.com/)

- Number of cars: **17 (up to 50 over the next few months, the real-time map does not show cars that are not available)**
- Cost: **$15.7395 / hour**
- Sign-up cost: **$35**
- Zone limitation: **Yes**
- Leave cars anywhere: **Yes (in zone)**
- Driver abstract required: **No**
- Sign-up time: **16 days**
- Pay for parking: No **(in zone)**

![Screen Shot 2014-11-18 at 1.11.42 PM](https://korymathewson.com/car-sharing-in-edmonton/images/Screen-Shot-2014-11-18-at-1.11.42-PM.png)

[Hertz 24/7](https://www.hertz247.com/alberta/en-CA/reservation)

- Number of cars: **3**
- Cost: **$6.30 / hour**
- Sign-up cost: **$0**
- Region limitation: **No**
- Leave cars anywhere: **No**
- Driver abstract required: **No**
- Sign-up time: **16 days**
- Pay for parking: **Yes**

![Screen Shot 2014-11-18 at 1.09.52 PM](https://korymathewson.com/car-sharing-in-edmonton/images/Screen-Shot-2014-11-18-at-1.09.52-PM.png)

Why don't these kinds of services work in Edmonton?

Thinking into the future, will these car share programs eventually be converted to electric driverless cars?

**Update:** As of 12/6/14, the Hertz 24/7® vehicles located on the University of Alberta campus will no longer be available.

From Hertz: "It has been a pleasure to have partnered with the University of Alberta in this sustainable, cost-effective and innovative transportation solution."