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We’re Hiring a Fleet Manager: Apply Now!

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Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to transform Winnipeg’s transportation landscape? Peg City is looking to hire a Fleet Manager promptly. If you’re a vital individual ready to take a leadership role in shaping the future of urban mobility, read on for all the details!

We have an array of vehicles, like trucks, hatchbacks, cargo vans and SUVs. We're hiring a Fleet Manager to organize the purchasing, placement, cleanliness, and maintenance of our growing fleet.

About Peg City Car Co-op

Peg City Car Co-op is Winnipeg’s premier carsharing company, committed to providing reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation solutions. As the city’s first and only carsharing cooperative, we operate nearly 140 vehicles across central Winnipeg, giving members convenient access to shared mobility without the hassle of private car ownership.

Our mission to create more livable, sustainable communities drives us to prioritize member satisfaction and environmental responsibility in everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate community dedicated to transforming the way people think about transportation.

The Fleet Manager Role

As a Fleet Manager at Peg City Car Co-op, you’ll be a vital part of ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our fleet of vehicles. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll oversee fleet improvement projects, manage maintenance and damage, and coordinate our team of Fleet Assistants to deliver an exceptional product to our members.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a dedicated individual with a minimum of three years of experience managing and leading teams. Fleet or asset management experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience with building and maintaining vendor relationships, and some basic mechanical knowledge. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to sustainability and member care. You’ll need excellent communication and organization skills to flourish in this role!

How to Apply

Do you have the experience and drive to join us? Send your cover letter and resume in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line “Fleet Manager Hire.” Don’t wait too long – this job posting operates on a rolling basis, meaning there’s no set deadline for applications. We’ll review submissions as they come in and proceed with hiring a Fleet Manager from the first qualified and available candidate.

Peg City is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from different backgrounds bring to our organization. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups to apply.

Thank you for your interest in Peg City Car Co-op!

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How To Add a 5L Driver to Your Account

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Shareholding members can now add drivers with a 5L licence to their account! Adding a 5L driver comes with special conditions, so please read on for details.

Conditions of Adding a 5L Driver

5L drivers may be added to Member accounts held by a driver with a full licence. These drivers must be 16 or older. Before adding a 5L driver, you’ll need to complete our 5L application waiver and pay a $500 deposit in addition to your member share. Once the learner has graduated to a 5F licence or left the account, we’ll be glad to refund that $500 to you.

Drivers with a 5L licence will not receive a fob, nor will they have app access through their own login. Instead, they will be permitted to drive on bookings associated with your account so long as they are supervised by a driver with a full licence on that account. 

Accounts with a 5L licenced driver on it are not eligible for our Damage Pool program. That means that drivers on the shared account with the 5L driver are also not eligible. You’re free to rejoin a Damage Pool program once the 5L driver has earned their 5F status or left the account. Be sure to read our 5L application waiver, which outlines your liability should the 5L driver or another driver on the same account be in an at-fault collision.

5L Application Waiver and Registration

Begin by reading and completing our 5L application waiver. This waiver outlines your responsibilities as the supervisor of the learning driver. Send us the completed form and the requested photos by email.

Our Member Services team will respond to your request within three business days.

Moving Through Graduated Licensing

Once the 5L driver has been added to your account, they’re welcome to drive on your Peg City bookings, so long as they’re driving with supervision, in accordance with Manitoba law. They can even use a Peg City vehicle to complete their road test!

Be sure to update Peg City with proof of the change in licence once the learner has passed their road test and moved on to 5I status. If you’d like the driver to continue on your Peg City account, they’ll receive a fob and their own login to access so they can book and drive Peg City vehicles. While the driver must follow the conditions laid out by the graduated licensing program in Manitoba, they’ll no longer need the supervision of a 5F driver every time they drive Peg City.

When the driver has earned their 5F status, update Peg City with proof of this change one last time. We’ll be glad to refund your additional $500 deposit from there. Your account will also become eligible for our Damage Pool programs should you choose to join.

And that’s it! We’re excited to open up opportunities for younger drivers to access Peg City and welcome them to the brave new world of shared mobility. If you have questions about the program that aren’t covered by the rundown in the 5L Application Waiver, don’t hesitate to email us!

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How To Apply with a 5I Licence

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Drivers with a 5I licence from Manitoba are now eligible to drive Peg City! You may also benefit from this program if you have a 5I equivalent from another province or region. Here’s how to apply with 5I.

Are you fewer than 30 days away from earning your 5F? You’re welcome to apply through our usual channels! Those more than 30 days out may follow the steps below.

Driving History

First, you’ll need your driving history from Manitoba Public Insurance to submit with your application. Your driving history must be completely clear (no tickets or at-fault collisions) to be eligible. Driving histories can take up to five business days to process. We can’t approve you to drive until you’ve proven your history, so it’s wise to get it from MPI first. You can find instructions for requesting your driving history in Manitoba here.

If your licence is from outside of Manitoba, you’ll need to get your driving history before applying. Different regions have different processes for getting driving history, so we recommend contacting the governing body that issued your licence directly.

5I Licence Registration

Once you have your driving history, fill out our registration form. Please note that 5I applicants are required to join at the Member or Member Plus tier and will be asked to pay an additional $500 deposit after approval ($1,000 total). 5I applicants are not eligible to join our Damage Pool program.

We’ll be glad to refund your $500 deposit and allow you entry into the Damage Pool once you’ve earned your 5F licence.

5I Application Waiver

Finally, read and complete our 5I application waiver. Once our member services team has reviewed your application (this process can take up to three business days), you’ll receive an email requesting this waiver and making arrangements for the payment of your additional $500 deposit.

We hope this program makes carsharing accessible to a wider range of people who need it. If you have any questions about this program or the application process, feel welcome to give us a call or send us an email!

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Vote For Our Board of Directors and Join Our AGM

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As a carsharing co-operative, our members are at the centre of everything we do. The voting period for our board of directors election is currently open and will continue until midnight on March 23, 2024. Shareholding members will receive an email inviting them to cast their vote. For greater accessibility, elections are being hosted entirely online this year. We’ll announce the results of the election online and at our Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2024. Six positions are up for election this year. Four incumbents are seeking re-election, and we’ve got three brand-new candidates.

We’ll include more details about the Annual General Meeting soon! For now, let’s introduce you to everyone!

Meet Our Incumbents

headshots of each of our board incumbents, featured in the same order as listed below

Jared Kozak

Jared Kozak, CEO of Karve IT, a company that builds software for large moving companies, is an innovative leader with over six years in the local tech scene. His diverse business acumen ranges from technical implementations to strategic finance. Driven in his approach, Jared has propelled Karve IT from a startup to serving over 25 locations across North America.

Jared is passionate about sustainable living. He’s a regular longboarder around The Village and personally advocates for reducing vehicle dependency. He believes Peg City Car Co-op is pivotal to that vision. Experienced in building scalable feedback cycles for tech companies, Jared was appointed to the board in May of 2023 and is seeking confirmation at this year’s AGM. He’s the ideal candidate to continue helping Peg City Car Co-op perfect its member experience and drive forward the vision of a greener, more connected Winnipeg.

Mark Bauche

A Peg City Car Co-op member for over a decade, Mark Bauche has been a dedicated board member since 2018. He became a Winnipeger in 1999 when he moved from Saskatchewan to Winnipeg to study at the University of Manitoba.

Working as a landscape architect at HTFC Planning & Design, Mark integrates carsharing into his projects. His design philosophy focuses on creating spaces that are sustainable, accessible, and resilient to climate change.

Mark passionately promotes carsharing to those considering a car-light lifestyle. During his third term on the Board of Directors, as Secretary and Chair of the Governance Committee, Mark has successfully overseen bylaw changes and improvements to election procedures. Mark hopes to join our board in his crucial role for a fourth term.

Kelsey Evans

Kelsey works at the University of Manitoba as the Associate Director in the Office of the President. A strategic, results-focused leader, she has 17 years of diversified non-profit, social services, and corporate management experience. She has a robust background in developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans for organizational development. She’s supported Peg City Car Co-op through tremendous growth and innovation during her time on the board. 

A member since 2016, Kelsey joined the Peg City Car Co-op Board of Directors in 2018. She’s served as Vice President and President in the past. She’s also chaired the board’s Human Resource Committee and served on both the Finance and Executive Committees. Currently, she’s a member of the Governance Committee.  

Kelsey bikes around Winnipeg when the weather allows. She commutes to work by bus year-round and loves the convenience of hopping into a FLO car when she needs one. Kelsey is seeking re-election and looks forward to the opportunity to continue to support the organization for another term as a member at large. 

Tamir Bourlas

Tamir Bourlas, Branch Manager at Assiniboine Credit Union McGregor, is a seasoned financial professional and a dedicated advocate for community and cooperative values. For nearly a decade, he has worked tirelessly to promote financial empowerment among individuals and help them reach their goals.

In addition to his role at Assiniboine Credit Union McGregor, Tamir extends his passion for community service through his active involvement as a longstanding member of Peg City Car Co-op’s Board. He has provided insightful leadership for six impactful years, steering the cooperative towards greater success and community impact.

Tamir is deeply passionate about purpose-driven businesses and shared-value opportunities. He believes in the power of businesses to create positive change and actively seeks ways to align his work with meaningful causes and initiatives.

Beyond his professional and community engagements, Tamir enjoys active pursuits. You’ll frequently find him on a squash court or disc golf course.

New Candidates

Jake Alcayage

Jake Alcayaga developed a passion for agricultural business and entrepreneurship from a young age, nurtured by his farmer parents. He excelled academically and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting at Ateneo De Naga University.

Jake kickstarted his career journey by joining a cooperative, where he honed his skills as an Operations Assistant before transitioning to an accounting role at the main office. His entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise quickly propelled him to the position of Financial Assistant.

In addition to his accounting career, Jake ventured into entrepreneurship by becoming an independent contractor for both Uber and Grab. He also founded Hop Transport, with his wife overseeing operations. He supported health organizations and front liners through the pandemic by providing transportation services for nurses, doctors, food workers, and labourers needing shuttle services to work.

Seeking new opportunities and a change of scenery, Jake made the bold decision to relocate to Canada, drawn by its vibrant tech scene, diverse culture, and natural beauty. He’s settled in Manitoba, and is eager to immerse himself in the local community and embark on new adventures.

Beyond his professional endeavours, Jake is known for his warmth and kindness. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new cuisines, and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking and travelling.

Matt Schaubroeck 

Matt’s been a proud member of Peg City Car Co-op since 2018, and he’s committed to reducing Winnipeg’s dependency on private car ownership.

With over eight years of experience in impact-focused businesses across public and private sectors, Matt is in the process of launching his own consultancy practice to help growing companies realize regenerative business practices while staying sustainable and profitable.

As a former CEO of a data intelligence startup, ioAirFlow, Matt fostered an equity-centered culture and implemented growth strategies, raising significant sums for the business. Matt transitioned to the role of COO after ioAirFlow was acquired by PremiseHQ. There, he managed a $2 million budget and enhanced operational capabilities. With an MBA from the Asper School of Business, Matt is adept at overseeing financial statements and navigating business-government relations.

He’s excited by the opportunity to enhance the Co-op’s impact and footprint and is ready to leverage his experience with organizational growth by serving on the Board.

Jeffrey Patteson

Jeff has been involved with Peg City Car Co-op in a few different ways. While working at ACU, he was Peg City’s account manager for several years. He’s also participated in the Co-op’s investment share program and joined as a member in 2023.

Jeff is passionate about community economic development and the environment. He is an experienced financial professional with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jeff has been a branch manager and commercial account manager and currently works at SEED Winnipeg Inc.

With previous board experience, Jeff contributed to creating the non-profit organization Rainbow Trout Music Festival and establishing the Assiniboine Credit Union Emerging Leaders Committee.

Jeff has earned a reputation for being a strong, flexible, and diplomatic communicator over the course of his career. When he isn’t championing causes he feels strongly about, Jeff teaches curling, reads Star Wars books, or learns about space and interplanetary travel.

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How To Use the Booking Grid: An App Tutorial

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Making bookings on our app just got a whole lot better! Grid search has arrived, and we’re here to walk you through how to use the booking grid. If you haven’t had a chance to download the Peg City Car Co-op App yet, you can find it in the App Store or Google Play Store.

Grid search lets you view the existing availability of your favourite car, truck, or van. This tool is your best friend when your day’s flexible and you’re searching for a few free hours to run errands.

Here’s a quick video tutorial.

And here’s your step-by-step guide.

How To Use the Booking Grid

After logging in, search for a round-trip vehicle. Select your ideal start and end time first, then click “Find vehicle.”

A grey pin indicates that a vehicle is unavailable for the requested time. To see when it becomes available, click on that pin. Next, tap “View other availability” to open the reservation grid.

The start and end times you’ve selected are outlined in blue. As you can see from the legend above, the solid green bar indicates the time you’ve requested and can reserve, the white with the green outline indicates the time that’s available (but not yet requested), and the grey points to other reservations during which the vehicle isn’t available to you.

To book the selected vehicle, adjust the start and end time of your booking to fit the availability. Tap the solid green bar. Next, click “Reserve.”

From here, you can also click the arrows above the grid (by Availability near…). This will show you the booking grid for vehicles nearby. Clicking farther right moves you farther from the original car you selected.

Important Limitations

Finally, we want to note two key limitations when it comes to using the booking grid. First, if you’ve selected unique criteria (like a car seat, towing hitch, or an SUV), those criteria won’t stay selected when you search for more cars using the “Availability near…” arrows. Second, the booking grid only works for bookings up to 60 hours or two and a half days long. 

If you’re attempting to make a longer booking and are having trouble finding availability on the app, we suggest using the desktop site to make the booking.

In Closing

We couldn’t be happier about bringing this new functionality to the Peg City app (and based on all your feedback, we know you will be, too)!

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Apply Now and Join Our Member Services Team

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Peg City Car Co-op is looking for someone to join our Member Services team on a part-time basis. We’re an innovative and growing company that prides itself on a unique level of member focus. If this sounds appealing to you, read on for details!

Robyn and Francesca are our two Member Services Coordinators. Join our Member Services team and become their coworker!

Peg City Car Co-op is Winnipeg’s first carsharing company. Our passion for reducing private car ownership drives us. We make carsharing reliable, affordable, and inclusive because we think that fewer cars on the road make Winnipeg a better place to live. Peg City started twelve years ago with three cars and a few dozen members. Now, we have more than 130 vehicles and 3,000 members!

We invite you to join us in making shared mobility sustainable and convenient for Winnipegers.

The person who fills this role will join our Member Services team to uphold our high standard of member care. Tasks include replying to emails, answering phone calls, fulfilling evening and weekend on-call duties, processing applications, and performing other administrative work. The position supports our two full-time Member Services staff and regularly engages with the community to ensure member satisfaction, retention, and growth.

For the full job description and posting, click here.

Email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please write Member Services Hire in the subject line. Use your cover letter to outline what you know about Peg City Car Co-op and carsharing. Tell us why you would be an excellent fit with the organization and how your experience aligns with the job requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The deadline to apply is October 4, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

We appreciate your interest in Peg City Car Co-op!

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Peg City is Hiring a Fleet Assistant: Apply Now!

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Peg City Car Co-op is hiring a Fleet Assistant to join our team full-time! We provide a reliable, affordable, and inclusive carsharing program, operating over 130 vehicles in Winnipeg’s central neighbourhoods. Driven by our passion for creating more livable communities, we aim to reduce the need for private car ownership.

Our team is growing every year! We’re looking for someone with a technical mind and a passion for shared mobility to join us! Read on for details.

We're hiring a Fleet Assistant to help maintain the cleanliness and roadworthiness of the vehicles in our fleet.

We’re hiring a Fleet Assistant full-time to help keep our fleet running smoothly. Fleet Assistants routinely visit the roughly 130 vehicles in our fleet. They’re responsible for transporting and cleaning vehicles and replenishing supplies. The successful applicant must be comfortable troubleshooting and performing minor car maintenance and be available for on-call duties. This is a permanent position.

For the full job description and posting, click here.

If you’d like to apply, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Write Fleet Assistant Hire in the subject line. In your cover letter, please explain what you know about Peg City Car Co-op and carsharing. Tell us why you would be an excellent fit with the organization and how your experience aligns with the job requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Thank you for showing your interest in Peg City Car Co-op!

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Comparing FIX vs FLO Prices: Understand the Difference and Get the Best Rates!

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FLO cars have been on the streets for a few weeks now, and we’ve been hearing a lot of positive feedback from members on the convenience and ease of using FLO.

As we head into the hottest and busiest time of the year for carsharing, we wanted to take a moment to break down the kinds of trips where FLO is best. It’s also helpful to compare FIX vs FLO prices across different kinds of trips so you can access the best rate no matter the trip.

Looking at the above rate chart, FLO prices appear more expensive than FIX ones, but depending on the trip, FLO can actually be the cheaper option. It’s also important to note that FIX price matching is included for FLO bookings on the Member Plus plan. More on that below.

A map displaying the FLO Zone, FLO cars, FLO Drop-Off Points, and FIX stations

FLO Prices for Quick Trips

FLO is the obvious choice for A to B trips inside the FLO Zone. FIX has a minimum booking time of an hour, but FLO trips have no minimum time requirement. If you only need to drive a few kilometres in fifteen minutes, a FLO trip would run you roughly five dollars, while a FIX trip would cost closer to ten (and you’d have to return the car to the same place you picked it up). If you frequently make quick trips, purchasing a FLO Pass will save you even more!

FIX vs FLO Prices for Long Trips

We can see from the trip calculator that FLO day trips are often cheaper than FIX ones. And on the Member Plus plan, FLO bookings are price-matched to FIX. That makes FLO an excellent fit for a weekend trip to Minneapolis or a day at the beach!

And as summer heats up and FIX cars book up, FLO cars can be an excellent option for spending a few days in Riding Mountain or at the cabin. While these bookings may cost you a few dollars more than a FIX trip, if you’re on the Member Plus plan, you’ll benefit from price-matching on these bookings. THat makes FLO a great alternative when you begin booking your weekend and can’t find a FIX!

Remember, you’re welcome to drive wherever you need during a FLO booking. All Peg City vehicles can be driven throughout Canada and the United States. You only need to pay attention to the FLO Zone and FLO Drop-Off Points when you begin or conclude your FLO booking.

A Few Final Reminders

When you make travel plans, please remember that all FLO cars are hatchbacks or hybrid sedans. While the back seats are easy to maneuver, and these cars can haul quite a lot, FIX is still there when you need a minivan, SUV, truck, or cargo van. FIX vehicles also have unique features like bike racks, car seats, and park passes!

Whether you book FIX or FLO, make sure you grab the vehicle keys from the key-card holder in the glove box. Even when the car’s a push start, those keys will allow you to lock and unlock the doors throughout your booking. It’s also essential to take the keys to avoid locking yourself out of the car and ending your trip accidentally. All Peg City vehicles have a safety mechanism that locks the doors when the keys are in the key-card holder, and the ignition is off for three minutes. This doesn’t happen when you’ve taken the keys from the glove box, so be sure to grab those keys!

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How to FLO: Free-Floating Tutorial

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Free-floating carsharing has arrived at Peg City! These hatchbacks and hybrid electric sedans are ready for you any time you need a car – and fast! FLO cars work differently from our existing round-trip or FIX vehicles. We’re here to show you how to FLO.

One of the most important things we want to highlight is that ending your booking with FLO differs slightly from FIX. With FIX, your booking ends at the time you set when you made a booking. But with FLO, you end your booking by parking in the FLO Zone, plugging the keys into the glove box holder, and using the app or Peg City fob to secure the car. This is why taking the vehicle keys from their spot in the glove box is extra important when using a FLO vehicle. Keep those keys with you until you’re ready to end your booking!

How To Book FLO

Map displaying the FLO Zone
How to FLO: search for your nearest FLO car

When you open the app, you’ll see the map view, including the FLO Zone, in light yellow. You’ll notice two tabs at the bottom – one for searching round-trip vehicles and one for one-way FLO trips. Select the FLO tab and click Find vehicle from there.

The map will populate with available FLO cars in bold yellow. The car’s exact location will be displayed when you click on an available FLO car. You’ll also notice a walking itinerary from your current location.

How to FLO: block a FLO car
How to FLO: start your trip

When you’ve found the car you want, click Block this FLO. You now have 30 minutes to travel to your car and begin driving.

If you notice a FLO car on the street and want to hop in, pull up the app to make sure it’s free, then block it out and unlock the car from there.

Please note that our FLO cars are all pet-free hatchbacks or sedans. If you need to take your kids and all their friends to the beach, haul your bike or a two-by-four, or take Fido to the vet, book FIX!

How To Use FLO

From the time you put a hold on a FLO car, you have thirty minutes to get to the vehicle.

Once there, use the app or Peg City fob to open the car and begin your booking. Again, it’s super important that you grab the vehicle keys from the holder in the glove box. Take these keys with you and use them to lock and unlock the doors in the course of your FLO booking.

How to FLO: showing the key location in the glove box

With FLO, you can drive where you need for as little or as long as you need. FLO cars are great for quick A to B trips in the FLO Zone. Since these bookings don’t have a predetermined end time, they’re also perfect for those errand runs when you just can’t be sure how long you’ll need!

Whether you’re driving for just a few minutes or for days or even a week or two, you’re welcome to leave the FLO Zone and drive where you need to during your FLO booking.

When you’re ready to release a FLO car, park it on any public street within our designated FLO Zone or a Drop-Off Point, plug the keys back into their spot in the glove box holder, then use the Peg City App or fob to secure the car. You’ll be able to view the FLO Zone and Drop-Offs in the app, and we’ve got a complete FLO parking guide for you here.

One last time, when you fob out or use the app to secure a FLO car with the keys inserted in the glove box holder, you end your booking and free the car for the next member, so keep those keys with you until you’re ready to release the car!

Special Rates

FLO Pass price breakdown

Finally, we’re introducing our FLO Pass to save members money on quick trips.

You can purchase a FLO Pass through the app or desktop site. One pass is good for 20 FLO trips of thirty minutes or less. That adds up to ten hours and 1,000 kilometres of driving for as little as $45! If you wind up using the car longer, the pass covers the first 30 minutes and 50km of your FLO booking, but regular FLO rates apply after the 31st minute and 51st km.

Each FLO Pass is valid for 30 days, and you’re free to buy all you need. If you frequently find yourself needing a car for a quick trip, these savings are made just for you!

We hope you enjoy going with the FLO on June 7!

Any questions? Check our FLO FAQ, and previous communications about rates, send us an email or give us a call.

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What To Do If You Can’t Get Your Driving History

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Anyone who applies for membership with Peg City Car Co-op must have a full driver’s licence. We check the driving history of all applicants to verify that they meet our eligibility criteria. If you have a Manitoban driver’s licence, we’ll request that history on your behalf. Drivers with licences from other provinces or territories can usually get their history online.

That said, we know that proving driving history can be difficult for drivers from other countries. (It can even be challenging for certain Canadian provinces/territories!) So, effective March 1, 2023, we’ve developed an application process for any driver who cannot produce their history.

If you can’t get your driving history, you can sign up for the Member or Member Plus plan and complete the Member Eligibility Declaration form instead.

By signing this waiver, you confirm that you meet our eligibility criteria without having to show your history. In exchange, you must register as on the Member plan and pay the $500 Member Share. Members without a driver abstract are also not eligible for the Damage Pool and may be responsible for damages up to $1000. You can join the Damage Pool after a year of damage-free driving.

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