Grand Rapids staff report DART car‑share pilot is 'generally successful' but scaling hinges on charging infrastructure and funding clarity City staff said the DART car‑share pilot, launched in October 2024, has expanded to 10 vehicles and is outperforming some expectations, but commissioners asked for cost-per-mile data, clarity on a paused USDOT NEVI grant and recommended faster DC charging and additional utilization data to scale the program.

Grand Rapids' DART car-share pilot is thriving, but can it scale up with faster charging options and clearer funding?

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Grand Rapids Launches New Car Share Program for City Residents Grand Rapids introduces a $5 per hour car share program at five locations.

Grand Rapids is rolling out an innovative car-sharing program that lets residents rent vehicles for just $5 an hour, aiming to transform transportation and reduce car dependency!

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