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The Cult of Car Sharing Grows at Zipcar Open Bar

Where: 158 Ludlow Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10002
April 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM | by | Comments (0)

There is only way to go about drinking and driving in New York City, and that is apparently the Zipcar Open Bar way. Kicking off a series of monthly Zipcar member parties last night on the Lower East Side, Zipcar invited its NYC-area posse to get together over the goodwill of car sharing and trade some road trip stories.

We, however, were most attracted by the promise of free drinks upon flashing your Zipcard at the bar and the offer of $75 in driving credit for you and a friend if they sign up then and there.

Apparently, city folk love them the freedom of car sharing along with free booze, as the bar was so packed that mirrors were fogging and the Zipcar reps had a healthy line of eager drink-and-drivers. Don't worry; there were no actual Zipcars on hand for the over-zealous newbies to get their hands on, but no doubt this event will help advance the cult of car sharing and open people up to quick destinations other than the Hamptons and Atlantic City.

Keep your ears open for more monthly events like this one in New York City, but we'd imagine that cities like San Francisco and Chicago will hop on the open bar bandwagon soon if they haven't already. 'Tis the season to start making road trip plans, after all.

Related Stories:
· Zipcar [Official Site]
· 'Connect by Hertz': It's Like Zipcar But Without the Good Locations [Jaunted]
· Rental Cars Coverage [Jaunted]

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