AU's partnership with Zipcar provides access to car sharing vehicles for all of American University Zipcar members, as well as select vehicles dedicated for the exclusive use of faculty, staff, and students needing cars for school-sanctioned activities. All American University vehicles will be available to students ages 18 and older.
American University will initially offer six seven-passenger vans, including the Ford Transit Connect and Toyota Sienna, for exclusive use by approved faculty, staff and student organizations as part of a first-of-its-kind program. Two additional Zipcars, a Ford Escape SUV and a Honda Civic, will also be available for all students, faculty, staff and Zipcar members in the local community. Zipcars are available on-demand and can be easily reserved and accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All membership costs for approved members of the dedicated passenger van program will be paid for by the university when using the vehicles for school-related activities.