Our purpose
Before carsharing, there was Modo
In 1997, our first members set out to fill an unmet need — affordable, accessible transportation that minimizes environmental impact and changes the way people think about how they get around. And so Modo was born.
Our purpose hasn’t changed since then. We’re here to transform communities by connecting people with places in a way that is affordable, convenient, inclusive and sustainable.
Why Modo exists
While time and technology change the transportation industry, we stay focused on getting more cars off the road, changing how people look at car ownership, and having a positive impact on the world we live in.
When you join Modo you still own a car — in fact, you own a whole fleet of them. You just share them with other members. So you get all the benefits of collective car ownership while freeing yourself from private ownership, which is expensive and inefficient.
Better together
Because Modo is a co-op, our collective power can accomplish so much more. Unlike other carsharing platforms, Modo exists to make a difference in the lives of our members — always putting people before profit. We reinvest our earnings in fleet upgrades, new technologies, and innovations in our service model.
In other words, we make just enough to cover our costs. Any profit goes back into making our service even better for our members. Modo member-owners always get the best value possible for their transportation needs — and a say in how the business operates.
Why Modo exists
While time and technology change the transportation industry, we stay focused on getting more cars off the road, changing how people look at car ownership, and having a positive impact on the world we live in.
When you join Modo you still own a car — in fact, you own a whole fleet of them. You just share them with other members. So you get all the benefits of collective car ownership while freeing yourself from private ownership, which is expensive and inefficient.
Better together
Because Modo is a co-op, our collective power can accomplish so much more. Unlike other carsharing platforms, Modo exists to make a difference in the lives of our members — always putting people before profit. We reinvest our earnings in fleet upgrades, new technologies, and innovations in our service model.
In other words, we make just enough to cover our costs. Any profit goes back into making our service even better for our members. Modo member-owners always get the best value possible for their transportation needs — and a say in how the business operates.
Our impact
Affordability
We measure affordability by comparing the cost to own a car with the cost to use a Modo. While the cost of privately owned vehicles keeps rising, Modo has held prices unchanged, making sharing a more affordable option for many.
Convenience
The proximity of shared vehicles to where you live and/or work is our main measure of convenience. Modo works to increase the number of members living within walking distance of at least three Modo cars.
Inclusivity
Modo aims to be inclusive for members and employees alike. We strive to be as diverse as the communities we serve, measured in relation to the general population with focus on gender and race. We also insist on pay equity across our workforce.
Sustainability
We aim to create healthier and more sustainable communities. Modo measures overall emissions of our fleet, striving to reduce the number year over year. To ensure a steady decline, we are working to add more electric and hybrid vehicles as we grow our shared fleet and work towards our goal of a zero emissions fleet by 2030.
Modo by the numbers
