Is it over for Zity? Launched in 2017 in Madrid, Zity is a car-sharing service created by Renault and Ferrovial., a Spanish company specializing in urban infrastructure and services. At first it was limited to the capital of Spain, and then it spread to other cities in Spain and Europe, including Paris. His concept is widespread: is based on providing self-service electric transport, which allows users to rent cars for one-time trips around the city. Launched in Paris in 2020, Zity has a fleet of more than 500 cars 100% electric, Renault Zoe and Dacia Spring as it happens
An interesting alternative to (later) Autolib’
His work is entirely based on the application of: users can find available vehicles, book a car for a certain period of time, unlock it and complete your trip. After completing their trip, they can park their car in any permitted space within the service area. Until now, it has been an interesting mobility alternative for ParisiansAutolib’, a public service of the city of Paris, was liquidated in 2018… But three years after the arrival of Renault, it stops filming: the manufacturer announces that Zity is leaving the capital forever… and from January 15.
Too much damage, Zity throws in the towel
In a press release sent by the brand to its users, is proud to have over 100 million users, which logged more than 8 million kilometers in three years of operation and avoided the emission of more than 813 tons of polluting gases thanks to its 100% electric fleet. But it is his “impossibility to offer the highest quality service.” For what ? Because repeated rudeness of userswhich caused too much damage on their vehicles. From January 15, they will all be withdrawn from the capital and towns in the surrounding suburbs where they were offered: Boulogne-Billancourt, Issy-le-Moulineau and Vanves. For its customers who have signed up for the ‘Smart Packs’ offer, it aims to reassure, explaining that any unused credits can be re-deposited directly into their bank account. Zity now leaves the field open to its three competitors: Free2Move, ShareNow and Ubeeqo…
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Source: Auto Plus
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