New location next to UB South Campus!

Starting the week of October 5th, a 5-door Toyota Yaris will have a new home in the parking lot behind St. Joeseph University Church! St. Joe's is located at 3269 Main St., adjacent to UB's Townsend Lot. Become a CarShare member here!

We've done it! 100 members!

Our 100th member was registered this morning! Be the 101st!

Sign up before Labor Day and receive your first trip free!*

*Up to a $25.00 value.

Buffalo CarShare has gone mobile!

Buffalo CarShare is now more mobile than ever! Expect more action and more frequent posts because your friends over at BCS can now post on-the-go! Stay tuned...

It's official: We've launched with four Toyotas!

After a year of planning, Buffalo CarShare is fully rolling and processing memberships by the day. Three Toyota Yaris's and one Corolla are located throughout Allentown (see below) and are available for use. We still have aspirations of an Elmwood Village & Lower West Side presence, and will be adding three vehicles to the fleet in late July.

For a more detailed list of vehicles & locations, click here.

To become a member, click here.

Buffalo Rising Article Receives Great Feedback

                     Image courtesy of http://www.buffalorising.com/

Two of Buffalo CarShare's founding members recently interviewed with Buffalo Rising, a progressive online forum on issues and topics related to Western New York.  The article not only provides a background of the car sharing concept and Buffalo CarShare's progress but also invites readers to leave comments and suggestions on the concept. 

In general, BCS's concept has been well received by those in the Buffalo community who do not necessarily need their own private automobile but rather an alternative option for occasional trips and errands.

To view Buffalo CarShare's coverage on Buffalo Rising click here.

Buffalo CarShare Attracts Funding for a Late-Spring 2009 Launch

With guidance provided by successful peers within the car sharing industry, such as the recently launched Ithaca CarShare, BCS has attracted interest from two state agencies. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) have recognized Buffalo CarShare as a candidate for the Sustainable Transportation Systems program and are looking to fund the project in the near future. Buffalo CarShare is currently sustained as an affiliate of the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & WNY.  As Buffalo CarShare begins marketing, it hopes to confirm the votes of support from the community, public officials, and of course NYSERDA and the NYSDOT.

Buffalo CarShare continues to move forward towards their late-spring 2009 launch. The startup is expected to host a pre-launch celebration in early spring to kick off its general membership drive. In the meantime, those interested in becoming “Pioneer Members” can visit www.BuffaloCarShare.org. These “pioneers” will help accelerate the launch of BCS and can enjoy added benefits. E-mail inquiries can be sent to BuffaloCarShare@gmail.com.

New office opening in February!

Buffalo CarShare's new office will be opening in February at 14 Allen St. in Buffalo (see above)!  14 Allen St. is right near the corner of Main St. and Allen St., right across from the Allen/Medical subway station.  Our new location will give us greater visibility and allow us to operate in the middle of our target launch area.  Make sure to stop by!

Welcome to the new Buffalo CarShare blog!

Welcome to Buffalo CarShare's (BCS) new blogspot! This blog is meant to provide residents of the City of Buffalo with constant updates on BCS's progress as we move towards a Summer 2009 launch. You can also visit this blog by visiting our main website or our Facebook page.

Feel free to comment on anything you see posted and don't be afraid to ask questions or leave suggestions. Buffalo CarShare's mission is to provide a more accessible and environmentally-friendly city for everyone and we can not accomplish this without your help!