$66,000 raised from individual Manitobans who purchased investment shares<\/a> in the local car co-op. Through the Province\u2019s Community Enterprise Tax Credit (CED) program, Manitoba investors received a 30% personal income tax credit. This successful campaign is part of Peg City\u2019s goal to reach a fleet of 11 cars, serving 350 members, by the end of 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThis is a big step for the car co-op. By doubling our fleet, we can expand the carshare network to serve more neighbourhoods and provide even better service for our existing members.\u201d says Shoni Litinsky, President of Peg City Car Co-op\u2019s board. \u201cIt\u2019s a key part of our overall strategy to provide the \u201cSometimes Drive\u201d option for Winnipeg residents who get around primarily by biking, walking and taking the bus but want occasional access to a car. It feels really great to have local individual investors show their support and help make carsharing possible in more Winnipeg neighbourhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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