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Zipcar Expands "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service to Chicago Successful pilot program expands to offer utility vans in Chicagoin time for summer CAMBRIDGE, MA -- May 17, 2012 : Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, todayannounced the expansion of its "Zipvan" pilot cargo van service to Chicago . With this expansion, the Ford E-150 full size cargo vanscurrently available through the service in San Francisco , Boston and Washington, D.C. , are now available for use by Zipcar members throughout theChicagoland area. The Zipvan program is officially launching in Chicago with 15 vans available in nine locations throughout the city,including Zipcar pods in Lakeview , Wrigleyville, West Loop, Chinatown and the South Loop. The vansare available for hourly or daily use with rates starting at $15.75 per hour and $109 per day. As with all vehicles in the Zipcar fleet, Zipvan pricingincludes gas, insurance, parking, roadside assistance and up to 180miles of driving per day. "We're extremely excited to introduce the new Zipvan service into Chicago in time for summer and are thrilled that the Zipvans will beavailable for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, which is always a busy moving weekend," said Charles Stephens , general manager of Zipcar Chicago. "The new on-demand cargo vanswill be a welcome addition to the variety of pick-up trucks andSUVs we already offer as part of the Zipcar Chicago fleet, andshould come in handy for city residents planning to move apartmentsor for local businesses that need to move large or bulky items, ortransport goods and supplies." The Zipvan service initially launched in San Francisco in November 2011 as a pilot program and expanded to Washington, D.C. and Boston soon after in March 2012. The Ford E-150 cargo vans include two up-front seats and over 230cubic feet of cargo space -- enough for a queen-sized mattress --enabling members to pick up furniture purchased from Craigslist orIKEA, transport musical equipment or move apartments. Theall-inclusive low hourly rates on Zipvan vehicles can also helpsmall businesses and community non-profits reduce their costs fortransporting materials. For more information, visit Zip Van . I am an expert from customsiliconeparts.com, while we provides the quality product, such as China Silicone Accessories , Flexible Silicone Molds, Custom Silicone Parts,and more.
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