Let’s DRIVE

DRIVE, powered by CDTA, is the first all-electric, 100% zero emission car sharing service for New York’s Capital Region. DRIVE car sharing gives you the freedom to choose a vehicle when you need it for errands, appointments, and other needs. DRIVE complements CDTA’s already diverse mix of mobility solutions designed to connect the regions communities. Customers and partners can use a variety of transit options ranging from Bus Rapid Transit service, to CDPHP Cycle! bike sharing, to FLEX On Demand to access services, recreation and employment.

DRIVE Details

You can book a DRIVE vehicle for just $5 per hour plus a one-time $20 application fee. Insurance, vehicle maintenance, charging, and roadside assistance are all included in DRIVE rates. DRIVE users are responsible for any tolls incurred while driving as well as any traffic citations. DRIVE is available to customers 21 years of age or over with a valid drivers’ license, clean driving record and valid credit, debit, or bank card. The first 150 miles are included in the booking costs, while customers will be charged $0.35/mile for any trips over 150 miles.

How Does DRIVE Work?

• Sign up as a DRIVE member at bookings.drivecdta.org

• Reserve a vehicle in advance on the MioCar Networks app or DRIVE website.

• Pick up your vehicle by unlocking the car from the app on your smartphone.

• Unplug the vehicle from the charging station and begin your trip!

• Return the car to the station where you began your journey and plug it back in.

Tell Me More!

Each DRIVE vehicle is an 100% all-electric Chevy Bolt with an estimated 200-mile range. It seats up to five people and comes equipped with a ChargePoint, EV GO, or Livingston card to re-charge the vehicle at a station for free during your trip. For more information including vehicle locations, please visit our FAQ page or call (518) 888-7532.

 

DRIVE Is Available In The Following Locations:

• Albany County Mental Health Department (175 Green Street, Albany)

• Delaware Ave Branch Albany Public Library (331 Delaware Ave, Albany)

• Honest Weight Food Co-op (100 Watervliet Ave, Albany)

• Liberty Square Mobility Hub (Liberty Street and 4th Street, Troy, NY)

• Schenectady Gateway Mobility Hub

• 200 Henry Johnson Blvd

• 65 Remsen Street, Cohoes