YOUR COMMENTS

This should be a huge boon to college students. I've heard great (and not-so-great) things about ZipCar for years, and a college campus like UNH is certainly one of the better locations for their service.

And to think when I was in college, I had to take a bus, in the rain, both ways and then walk a half-mile uphill (both ways, in the snow!) to the supermarket with my folding granny-cart. The bus driver would not let me on the bus when the sleet was pouring down on my way home because I had my cart full of groceries. Ahh, Boston... But that cost $1.60 back in those days, plus at least three hours. For a week's groceries.

Hey kids- do yourselves a huge favor and plan your meals for a couple weeks. Then pool the Zipcar with a couple friends for a supermarket trip. That $8./hr is a small price to pay when shared, especially if you'll be eating better and learning to plan your meals.
- David M., Manchester

I travel countrywide and see the ZIP CAR everywhere. Great idea and UNH students will benefit from it
- Harry, Atkinson

As a former UNH student I think this is an awsome idea, there are so many private vehicles taking up parking spots for people that only need a car to go home every once in a while. This will free up space for those students that actually need a private car on campus Ex. a job off campus. I think this will also reduce the traffic around town, as well as pollution from cars that don't need to be campus. I always felt that there was to much traffic on campus. Way to go UHC for trying to stay an Socially and Economically minded University.
- Michele, Webster

This is a good idea even if you have a car. I have friends in the Boston area who own small cars and rent a Zipcar for those few hours a month that they actually need a wagon or truck.
- Matthew, Manchester

This would be a nifty program in Manchester especially with gas prices that are expected to go up anytime soon.
- Jack Alex, Manchester

18-20 year old UNH students, fac and staff will be able to join ZipCar and use UNH-based Zipcars (only). That is part of the negotiated contract.
- Stephen Pesci, Durham NH

I think one must be 21 to use this service, so only third year and faculty might be able to make use of it
We shall see.
- LHemy, Plaistow

Some of Manchester's area colleges may want to sign up with Zipcar.
- Ken Stremsky, Manchester, NH

It's about time there was a sensible transportation mode if one does not require an automobile full time, 24/7. This is an idea who's time has arrived!
no pun intended! :>)
- Peter H, Campton