Southern Methodist University (SMU) has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc., the world’s leading self-service car-sharing network, to offer a Zipcar program on campus that’s available to all residents of the Metroplex. The convenient transportation option is available at an affordable rate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for students, faculty and staff ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community ages 21 and over.

Two vehicles are available, the Ford Focus and Honda Insight models, located in campus lots near Binkley Avenue at Ownby Drive. SMU members can join for a $25 annual membership fee, with rates on campus Zipcar vehicles starting as low as $7.50 per hour or $69 per day. Gas, insurance, reserved parking spots, up to 180 miles of driving per day and roadside assistance are included in Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for multiple days.

Participating members with smartphones may download the Zipcar mobile application to make reservations, lock and unlock the vehicles and honk the horn to help locate the vehicle. Members can also use Zipcar’s “Reserve a Zipcar” app on Facebook to view available Zipcars and make, extend or cancel a reservation all from their Facebook account. Reservations can also be made over the phone or on Zipcar’s website.

Southern Methodist University students, faculty and staff can join at Zipcar.com/smu.