After a stint as interim CEO, Ferraro spent five years as president of the Americas division, responsible for the company’s Avis, Budget, Payless, and Zipcar brands in North and South America, including Latin America and the Caribbean.
With Instant Access, new members joining Zipcar online will have their identity confirmed by matching a valid driver’s license with a “selfie” submitted by the member.
The plan is designed for essential workers and for quick local trips, like picking up groceries or essentials during the pandemic.
Dedicated Zipcar provides members the exclusive use of a vehicle Monday through Friday for approved uses of transportation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults, the survey revealed that 70% of American drivers believe a carsharing service is more economical than owning a vehicle.
The free passes enable Zipcar members to visit and park at select U.S. and Canada parks for free.
Zipcar said that it experienced "disappointing results" in the three cities.
Within the next 18 months, Avis will decide if Australia will follow its U.S. Zipcar model of having shared cars on university campuses or its London business model of having cars around the city.
The vehicles will be available throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens and parked in municipal parking facilities and dedicated on-street parking spots for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
The 325 Volkwagen e-Golfs are part of a zero-emissions initiative with the car manufacturer.