Great news! The Lower Mainland cealth care organizations are now business members of Modo car share. All Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health, Providence Health Care and Provincial Health Services Authority and departments/programs are invited to register for a Department Business Account with Modo for their work-related trips.

What is Modo?

Modo is two-way carsharing (vehicles must be picked up and returned to the same spot), located in 14 cities across the Lower Mainland and Victoria. Modo offers a wide variety of reliable transportation options that are flexible and convenient, while reducing costs and administrative headaches.

How to register your department

Step 1: Assign a Departmental Liaison (to liaise with Modo to confirm registration of new drivers on the account; to orient new drivers and distribute fobs and Welcome Packages [alternatively, if desired, new drivers can receive these directly by mail instead]; and, to review/pay invoices each month.)
Step 2: Email Modo at business@modo.coop to register your department under FHA, PHC, PHSA or VCHA enterprise account.
Step 3: Complete a short registration form and set account preferences

Costs to register

The $250 security deposit has already been paid. Departments only have to pay $10 registration fee for each driver they add to their account (will appear on the next invoice). Departments will be invoiced each month to pay for staff trips made on the account.

Benefits to departments and drivers

Convenience and accessibility

Easy bookings via app, online or phone – book a minute or a year in advance
Access to the most extensive fleet coverage across the Lower Mainland and Victoria – 500 sports cars, hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, trucks, minivans, cargo vans, hybrids/electric vehicles, and premium vehicles
Provides flexible, reliable and responsive transportation options for in-home client visits, meetings, deliveries and site visits
Supports staff to commute via transit or bike by providing access to vehicles throughout the day
A reliable backup when a primary vehicle is out of commission
Reduces administrative hassle by replacing personal vehicle, taxi and rental reimbursement receipts with a single, itemized invoice

Customer Service

24/7 live, local customer service and support
Roadside assistance wherever you are in Canada and the U.S.
Reduces parking pressure for staff, visitors, patients and families

Savings

Includes gas, insurance, routine cleaning and maintenance, and local bridge tolls
Free parking at some areas in the Lower Mainland and Victoria. Note: Pay parking in health care facilities is in effect unless clearly marked as Modo parking stalls. LGH, MSJH and 1795 Willingdon have Modo stalls.
Fobs for all drivers (lowers admin costs – no management of keys, expenses or logbooks)
Less wear and tear to personal or department-owned vehicles
Low damage fee (max $50, even for at-fault accidents) – no effect on your personal car insurance. Every vehicle is covered by $5 million Third-Party Liability through ICBC.
Flat overnight rates makes taking a car overnight super affordable

Business FAQs

Need to use Modo for personal trips?

Business drivers must apply for personal account if they wish to use a Modo vehicle for personal trips.

Sign up for a personal Modo membership at www.modo.coop with promo code FHA50, PHC50, PHSA50 or VCHA50. Modo will waive the $10 registration fee and give you $50 free drive time. (Applies to new members only.)
Once confirmed, log into your account using the same username and password as for your Business account:
– Online, use the toggle at the top of the page to choose the correct account for each booking.
– Using the app, click the menu button at top left and then click name to choose the account.
One fob accesses vehicles booked under both personal and business accounts.

Do you need access to a vehicle for work-related trips?