The four cars in OU’s new WeCar rental program racked up 110 rentals during the program’s first semester, a parking services spokeswoman said.
OU teamed with Enterprise Car Rental at the beginning of the semester to offer WeCar, a rental service for students and faculty without a vehicle on campus.
The program has 34 active renters who regularly use the four available cars and 24 pending members who are completing paperwork, said Vicky Holland, OU Parking Services spokeswoman.
“This tells me that the usage is going to increase,” Holland said.
If the number of rents continues to increase, more cars may be added to the WeCar fleet in a year, Holland said.
Lydia Yu, health and exercise science junior, is a frequent WeCar renter and uses it on weekends to run errands, go to church or get to babysitting jobs.
“I really think it is helpful for someone like me who does not have a car,” Yu said.
WeCar rental fees vary depending on the car model, according to the program’s website. Hourly rates range from $8 to $12, and daily rates are $55 to $65.
Overnight rates range between $30 to $45. Rental fees cover gasoline and mileage costs up to the first 200 miles. Additional charges of $0.45 per mile occur after the first 200 miles.
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