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How To: Washing Cars and Earning Credit

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Peg City is glad to reimburse members for washing cars so long as the car is cleaned inside and out with before and after photos emailed along with your receipt. We’ll also add a $10 driving credit to your account as a thank-you!

Peg City staff washing cars

Carsharing and Cleanliness

Peg City staff clean and inspect vehicles on rotation, so evidence of other drivers and outdoor conditions is a normal part of carsharing.

Depending on the season, you’ll likely notice some level of dirt and debris on the vehicle exterior and interior floor mats when driving Peg City. That said, members are expected to clean up after themselves and their pets. Let’s talk reasonable expectations.

PCCC staff cleaning interior

How Much Mess Is Too Much Mess?

If you arrive at your vehicle to find garbage left behind, interior spills, or pet hair on the upholstery, please snap photos and submit them through the Damage/Maintenance report in the Peg City app. You can also send us a quick email. We’ll follow up with previous drivers and schedule the appropriate service in a timely fashion.

Transporting pets

Guidelines for Transporting Pets

Our members rely on our service for various needs, including caring for and transporting their furry friends! Pets must travel in a carrier or on a barrier in the cargo area of the vehicle. Please respect other members by cleaning up all pet hair, paw prints or other such messes before returning your car.

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Washing Cars and Earning Credit

If a vehicle’s interior becomes noticeably dirty during your booking,

1. Visit any coin-opMidtown car wash, or Chamois

2. Take before and after photos, and clean the vehicle inside and out!

3. Send us an email with the photos and receipts. We reimburse up to $25 per wash as much as twice a month. Plus, we’ll add a $10 driving credit to your account as a thank-you.

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Re:Member – Bike racks, trailer hitches, and more!

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Re:Member, Peg City Car Co-op members have access to a diverse fleet of vehicles, featuring bike racks and other accessories! Here is how to custom tailor your next booking.

various styles of peg city vehicles next to one another in front of the Provencher Bridge in Winnipeg

Accessorize your ride

Peg City Car Co-op has a vehicle for every occasion, so whatever your plans, you’ll find a ride that fits your trip. We offer a wide selection of vehicles from hatchbacks to cargo vans, featuring accessories such as bike racks, trailer hitches, provincial park passes, car seats, and more!

Peg City Car Co-op car, friends unloading bikes off of bike rack

Racks & hitches

Bike racks

This year we will be installing 8 Thule bike racks on vehicles ranging from hatchbacks, SUVs and crossovers. Each rack can carry two bikes and can be set up by following these easy-to-use instructions. We’re making it easier than ever to hit the trails this summer, all vehicles sporting a bike rack will also come equipped with a provincial park pass!

Peg City Car Co-op Truck with Canoe on the roof rack

Roof racks

One if by land, two if by… canoe?

For those of us who are not big on bikes but still have big adventures planned, we have a total of 17 vehicles equipped with roof racks for hauling skis, canoes, and cargo boxes.

vehicles equipped with trailer hitches

Trailer hitches

For those who are in it for the long haul, we have six vehicles equipped with trailer hitches, including mini-vans and half-ton trucks.

Peg City Car Co-op Van at the beach

Provincial park passes

This year we’re adding provincial park passes to half of our fleet! Whether you are hitting the beach or taking a weekend trip with the family, Peg City is there to take the hassle out of your weekend plans. Search for vehicles with park passes when booking your next summer fun day!

Peg City Car Co-op Van with family

Special cargo

Car seats

Members can now book a car with a pre-installed child car seat. We have installed Britax, Boulevard Clicktight child car seats in 10% of our vehicles, located in select neighbourhoods. This car seat is acceptable for use for children between 5 and 65 lbs and is easily adjustable. You can find installation instructions and user info here.

Members are welcome to make a complimentary 1-hour booking to visit one of our vehicles to inspect and get acquainted with this child seat. So long as no driving is done, we will waive the booking charges. Contact Member Services for more info.

Stow and Go

Search for flexible seating options! Members can find vehicles with up to eight seats and storage options like stow-and-go seating.

Loading Peg City Car Co-op Van at IKEA

Vehicle options

Peg City is proud to offer a diverse selection of vehicles for our members. We have over 60 cars, trucks, mini-vans, SUVs, crossovers, hybrid-electric vehicles, and cargo vans to choose from.

Picking up four kids from hockey practice? VAN

Towing a small trailer or hauling lumber? TRUCK

Running errands without ruining the environment? HYBRID

Find the ride that fits your trip!

Finding the right vehicle for your next booking is easy. Search for “Vehicle Types” and “Required Features” when making your next booking!

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2020 Annual General Meeting

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Notice of Online-AGM & Call for Nominations

Hello Members!

Please note that the Peg City Car Co-op 2020 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 6:00 pm. 

Below you’ll find the Agenda and the Call for Nominations for our Board of Directors. While all Peg City Car Co-op subscribers are welcome to join in, only Shareholding Members are able to vote or join the board. 

Click here to register to attend this year’s online AGM

Handouts, Documents, Information

All attendees will join the Webinar muted, we ask that attendees please use the chatbox to submit questions during the meeting.

Please review the attached documents:

2019 AGM Minutes

2020 AGM Agenda 

2020 Audited Financial Statements

Agenda for the FY 2020 Annual General Meeting

May 11, 2021 at 6:00pm

1. Welcome and Introductions (Dayna, President)
2. Approval of Minutes from FY2019 AGM
3. Review and Approval of Agenda (Dayna, President)
4. Managing Director Report (Philip, Managing Director)
5. Review and Approval of Financial Statements and Audit (Riel, Treasurer)
6. Appointment of Auditor (Riel, Treasurer)
7. 2021-22 Board Nominations, Open from the Floor (Dayna, President)
8. Election of the 2021-22 Board of Directors (Dayna, President)
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment

Join the board!

The Call for Nominations ends May 3rd, 2021, check out our online APPLICATION FORM.

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2021 Board Of Directors: Call for Nominations

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Join the board of Winnipeg’s one-and-only carshare! The Call for Nominations for our Board of Directors is open until May 3, 2021

We are looking for two individuals to join our team of dedicated carsharing enthusiasts. Read on for details! 

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10 Years of Carsharing

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We can’t believe it’s been 10 years! So much has changed since our first three cars came into service. Today we are chatting with some of our original board members and volunteers. Back in the days before key fobs, when a small group of volunteers had a vision for a car-free lifestyle.

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Re:Member – Business memberships

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Peg City provides a flexible transportation solution for businesses of all sizes. Our fleet of cars, trucks, SUVs and cargo vans can be booked online 24/7 to get you where you need to be.

Tired of paying for parking downtown? Sick of messing around with km reimbursements, capital purchases, vehicle maintenance, and insurance?

Our Business Memberships provide each driver with a personal key fob and an online account, allowing them to book a vehicle, where and when they need it. Our software organizes the booking charges for your entire organization and sends you a single monthly invoice.

Give your bookkeeper the day off: start carsharing today!

Find a plan that fits

Co-Op Member

Co-op Member

For entrepreneurs and small businesses who need occasional access to vehicles: from mom-and-pop to start-ups. Pick up supplies, meet with clients, and minimize capital costs. If you’ve got a project, Peg City has a ride to fit your trip.

Our Co-op Members pay $0 monthly fees, can add drivers to their accounts and have the flexibility to upgrade to Member + any month they choose. Check out our plans page for rates and details.

Co-Op Member+

Co-op Member +

For small teams running flexible, lean operations in the Downtown and core areas of Winnipeg. You are on the go and have diverse needs. Book a car to meet with clients, a truck to pick up materials, or a cargo van to move the big stuff. See pickup locations here.

Access the lowest hourly rates on our Member+ plan! Receive a single monthly invoice and take advantage of convenient payment options. Check out our plans page for rates and details.

Corporate Member

Corporate Membership

For large teams and corporate offices in the downtown/core Winnipeg area.

Make your office more sustainable by incentivizing your employees to bike, walk, or bus to work, while using carsharing instead of personal vehicles to get to important business meetings, pickup/deliver supplies and project materials. You can even offer access to carsharing as an employee perk!

You are looking to save on parking expenses, streamline transportation expense tracking, and keep things organized via a single monthly invoice! Remember, we cover the fuel, insurance, maintenance and more! See rates.

Non Profit Member+

Non-Profit Member+

No matter the size, non-profit organizations are busy serving their community. Avoid the hassle of vehicle purchases, maintenance and operation costs that are not in your mission statement… or budget!

Our Non-Profit Member+ plan gives you 24/7 access to our fleet of vehicles, at our lowest hourly rates and $0 monthly fees. Let us help you avoid the capital purchase of vehicles, save on parking expenses, and manage transportation costs via a single monthly invoice!

Get access to a wide range of vehicles for deliveries, meetings, and project materials. We cover fuel, insurance, maintenance and more!

Contact us to register on our Non-Profit Member + plan!

What’s included

Vehicle Access

24/7 access to our fleet of hatchbacks, trucks, SUVs, mini-vans and cargo vans.

Gas

The cost of fuel is always covered by Peg City. Fill up at any fuel retailer in Canada with our Shell fuel card.

Insurance

Learn more about the damage coverage options that are available to you. 

Cleaning

We clean and sanitize our vehicles on a regular rotation. Learn about our COVID-19 cleaning policies to see how our staff are addressing additional sanitation needs.

Perks

Peg City Members can earn driving credits, enjoy discounts with local partners, and get free overnight hours! Check out the Member Perks page to find out more.

Join today!

Find a plan that fits your unique business needs and start carsharing today!

Contact Member Services by email or call 204-793-3912.

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*SOLD OUT* Invest in Less with Peg City Car Co-op Investment Shares

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To our valued members and supporters: Investment Shares are sold out.

We’re excited to announce that we are now SOLD OUT of all $600,000 in Investment Shares!

Thank you to our valued investors for making this sale a huge success. Your investment means we can continue to grow and diversify our fleet by adding more vehicle options – like spacious cargo vans! Our investment drive in 2019 allowed us to grow our fleet from 40 to 60 vehicles in 2020!

Your continued support in Peg City Car Co-op allowed us to grow from a carshare with 3 cars operating in 1 neighbourhood to 60 vehicles in 11 neighbourhoods. Your investment will help us bring carsharing to even more people. Our goal is to reach nearly 100 cars by 2023. That means more people will be walking, biking and busing for most of their transportation needs, reducing congestion and pollution in Winnipeg.

Invest in Less: Investment Share opportunity with Peg City Car Co-op, two friends walking in the park

Watch your investment grow!

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Give the Gift of Driving Credit

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When at the carshare co-op

there ‘rose such an offer:

“Give the gift of driving credit

and a bonus up-topper!

Re:Member Driving Credit Top-up

Spinning your wheels thinking of the perfect gift for friends and loved ones? Get them where they’re going with the gift of driving credit from Peg City Car Co-op, and we’ll top it up!

You’ll receive the following top-up on driving credit purchases:

– 5% for $50 and up
– 10% for $100 and up
– 20% for $200 and over!

Offer available until January 6, 2022.

To purchase driving credit, call the Peg City team at 204-793-3912, or send an email to [email protected]. We accept contactless payment by credit card and e-transfer.

Driving credit purchases are non-refundable. Driving credit has no cash value and does not expire.

Plus, receive a complementary PCCC Swag Bundle with your credit purchase!

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Casual to Co-op Member promo

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This November, upgrade from Casual Driver to Co-op Member and receive $75 in driving credit! Read on for more info on the perks of becoming a member today.

Upgrade to Co-op Member

Casual to co-op member promotion, earn $75 in driving credit when you upgrade.
Offer valid until November 30, 2021

Until November 30, 2021, casual drivers can earn $75 in driving credit when they upgrade to our Member or Member Plus plans. As a member, you can make bookings for $5/hr, with no monthly fee! Plus, your gain access to a variety of perks, including:

Additional drivers. Have up to FIVE drivers on a single membership. 

Flexible payment options. Receive monthly invoices and choose to pay by e-transfer or credit card. 

Member Plus. Switch between our Member and Member Plus plans any month you’d like.

Free overnight hours: $0 hourly charges from 12 am to 7 am.

Have a say. Cast your vote at our annual AGM.

Plus, take advantage of member-exclusive promotions offered throughout the year. 

Make the switch

Upgrade from casual to co-op member by purchasing your member share. Your share purchase is a one-time payment of $500 and is 100% refundable if you choose to leave the co-op. Your share gives you access to the many benefits of membership.

Contact our Member Services team today to make the switch!

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Fall statement to members

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Here’s our Operations Manager, Philip Mikulec, with our fall statement to members.

Phil Mikulec, Operations Manager

With over half a year of COVID-19 under our belts, we have experienced a lot of ups and downs, both as a carsharing community and as Winnipeggers. Here at Peg City Car Co-op, we take the safety of our members very seriously. In these ever-changing times, we are taking a proactive approach to our cleaning practices, while remaining adaptive to your transportation needs.

As infection numbers increase in our province, we are enhancing our member safety protocols by introducing the provision of hand sanitizer in all our vehicles. Our committed Fleet Team at Peg City Car Co-op spent weeks researching the best products that have a low impact on your hands and won’t damage the interior of our vehicles. Our hand sanitizer program will be rolled out over the next couple of weeks. Be sure to keep an eye out for our Peg City Car Co-op branded sanitizer bottles. 

This initiative is the latest in our ongoing efforts to ensure our members, and their passengers, enjoy a safe ride in our vehicles. When COVID-19 officially hit Manitoba in March of 2020, we increased our sanitization schedule by 300% and introduced a pre-sanitization program for our most vulnerable members. We continue to offer a frontline price plan to help individuals and community groups on the frontline of the pandemic. You can learn more about our COVID-19-based programs by visiting our blog post dedicated to our pandemic response.

As a carsharing service, we are also focused on keeping all of our initiatives sustainable and eco-friendly. We are pleased to report that over the summer, we introduced a zero-emission cleaning fleet that includes a Nissan Leaf and a people-powered cargo bike which we use to transport new plant-based biodegradable sanitization and cleaning products from vehicle to vehicle. This new initiative saves almost 500 litres of water per wash and allows our cleaning staff to travel to cars without worrying about what comes out of the tailpipe.

Throughout the various phases of the pandemic, we are continuously adapting to the carsharing needs of our members. In the spring, we had to adapt to decreased demand as the province went into lockdown. At this time we reduced our fleet size temporarily by 30% to help right-size our fleet and reduce costs. We were incredibly appreciative of how understanding our membership was of these quick changes. As we emerged from lockdown, we saw a quick boost in demand. We reacted as quickly as possible, increasing our fleet size by nearly 20%. We were incredibly excited to respond to the needs of our members as you made the best of a difficult situation and went out to explore our beautiful province. Some of our members took the opportunity to share their stories with the broader community, which we covered on our blog here and here.

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To be sure, the coming months will be full of challenges. Our small but dedicated team will be there to help you through these challenges, by providing the best carsharing service possible. We are committed to remaining nimble to your needs and helping to keep you safe in these ever-changing times.

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Be sure to keep an eye out for our Peg City Car Co-op branded sanitizer bottles.
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