Tag: Car sharing

Let’s Talk About Electric School Buses

Posted on August 18, 2022 (August 24, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

What’s on the Horizon for Electric School Buses? As an all-electric car sharing service, Blink Mobility’s members not only get the ease of renting electric vehicles and returning them to any of our convenient 40 L.A. locations. But, they also receive the health benefits of not being in or around a car that releases particulate

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The World is Going Electric, and So Should You!

Posted on August 11, 2022 (January 10, 2024) by Belkys Cordero

Ready to Rent an EV? Here’s Your EV 101 guide for Blink Mobility! We’re excited you’re going to rent an EV from Blink Mobility. BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility, is fully committed to providing access to affordable and clean transportation alternatives. Our all-electric car-sharing service began in 2018 and has a 100% fully electric fleet

Tagged Car sharing, chevy bolt, EV 101, EV Driver, Los Angeles, mobility

Join Blink Mobility At These Summer Festivals in L.A.

Posted on August 4, 2022 (August 3, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

What’s L.A. without summer festivals? The music, the food, the solidarity with the community…and Blink Mobility will be right there to celebrate in our hometown and provide information about our fully electric rental cars. CicLaVia CicLaVia is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping areas of Los Angeles car-free. They temporarily close streets to cars and

Tagged blink mobility, Car sharing, EV's, L.A., summer

What is Climate Change?

Posted on July 14, 2022 (July 13, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

Many people who drive EVs do so for environmental reasons, such as reducing greenhouse gases and to help prevent climate change, but what does that really mean? What is climate change? According to the United Nations, climate change refers to long-term shifts in global temperatures and weather patterns. The main cause of climate change has

Tagged Car sharing, climate change, EV, global warming, zero emissions

Keyless Entry Makes Renting Easier

Posted on July 7, 2022 (July 27, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

If you’re wondering how Blink Mobility’s communication app and keyless entry makes renting easier, then you have come to the right blog! In the past, renting a car may have been a drag but not anymore. Most rental companies only have gas-powered cars and still live in a world of keys and miles of paperwork

Tagged Car sharing, EV charging, EV Driver, keyless car entry, mobile app

Car Sharing Etiquette and Safety Tips

Posted on June 30, 2022 (July 27, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

We are wrapping up National Safety Month with these year-round safety tips to keep in mind when car sharing, renting an EV, or just out on the town. Check out these seven safety suggestions below to stay safe on and off the road and keep rolling along this summer. Be Careful When You’re Inspecting Your

Tagged Car sharing, Los Angeles, safety tips

What’s the Difference Between Ride Sharing, Car Rental, and Car Sharing?

Posted on June 23, 2022 (June 23, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

Need a car but confused by all the options? Do you need the car for days, hours, or one event? Do you want to schedule and pay for the car ahead of time or do you want to be able to keep a more flexible schedule? Asking yourself these questions will help you choose the

Tagged car rental, Car sharing, EV rental, ride share

Things To Do With Dad in LA

Posted on June 16, 2022 (June 13, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

No Idea Where to Take Dad for Father’s Day in L.A.? There Are More Choices Than You May Think Does your father live in L.A. or is he coming to visit? Los Angeles activities seem geared toward twenty-somethings who party hard, but there are many lesser-known activities for quieter types, mature folks, and yes, even

Tagged Car sharing, Father's Day, Los Angeles

Re-Charge Your Batteries With These L.A.-Based Day Trips

Posted on June 9, 2022 (June 8, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

Ready to take a vacation but responsibilities at work, with family, or financial stress, are making a big vacation this time of year impossible? You can still get out of the daily grind and feel like you took a break with a day trip in or around Los Angeles. If you’re ready to take a

Tagged Car sharing, Day Trips, Los Angeles, short term rentals, staycation

Do a World of Good with These Six Organizations Making a Difference in L.A.

Posted on May 19, 2022 (May 18, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

Let’s go on a community service ride. The following organizations are leading the way for a better L.A.! If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity, special event, a way to make new friends, or even an internship, look no further than these six L.A. community organizations serving the city’s less fortunate. These top community organizations

Tagged Car sharing, community, Los Angeles, transit equity, volunteer

Celebrating Earth Day Where It Began – in California

Posted on April 21, 2022 (April 19, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

We love that we get to celebrate Earth Day in California and there’s plenty to celebrate! California is first in climate change policy and is the country’s leader in electric vehicle ownership and EV infrastructure, while Los Angeles is going the extra mile for energy efficiency. The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, and

Tagged Car sharing, chevy bolt, climate change, earth day, EV's, going green

Thinking about buying an EV? Rent One by the Hour!

Posted on April 14, 2022 (April 14, 2022) by Belkys Cordero

Electric vehicles (EV’s) are everywhere these days. In the news and online, we hear about EVs- how they are a great part of environmental initiatives, the new go-to due to rising gas prices, and how they’re cool and high tech. According to IEA online, “Sales of electric cars topped 2.1 million globally in 2019, surpassing

Tagged Car sharing, EV's, fuel costs, Los Angeles