June 2012 VrtuInfo Interested in Car Sharing in Kingston?

VRTUCAR is considering providing car sharing in Kingston. If you know someone who lives in Kingston and would be interested in using VRTUCARs, please encourage them to fill out our short online survey. There’s an opportunity to win a $125 gift certificate to Kingston’s famous Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar. They can complete the survey at

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/63Z88ZG VRTUCAR is considering providing car sharing in Kingston. If you know someone who lives in Kingston and would be interested in using VRTUCARs, please encourage them to fill out our short online survey. There’s an opportunity to win a $125 gift certificate to Kingston’s famous Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar. They can complete the survey at

We hear you !

We’re committed to providing an economical, environmentally-friendly way to access a car. Times are tough for many people, and we want to make sure VRTUCAR remains affordable for you.



We crunched the numbers, and the increased cost of purchasing cars, insurance, parking, maintenance and damage repairs will mean some slight increases, but through efficiencies, we were also able to decrease some costs. The following rate changes will take effect July 1, 2012.



No More Specialty Vehicle Surcharge

The Honda Element, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Scion and Toyota Matrix will be the same price per hour and per kilometer as the rest of the fleet, effective July 1. Hooray!



Rate Changes

Green Regular Plan

39¢/km (lower than 2006) $3.75/hr



Green Frequent Plan

29¢/km (same price as 2006) $3.75/hr



Green Frequent Plan Work Day Rate

$26/workday (no increase)

Price per kilometer over 40 kms. 15¢/km



Green and Duet Long Distance User (LDUR) Rate

$39/day (no increase) 15¢/km (for all kilometers - no more 300 kilometer/day limit)





Easy Plan

$8/hr. (no increase)

Price per kilometer reduced to 15¢/km



Train Plus Auto

$79 (no increase)

Price per kilometer 15¢/km



The fuel surcharge will decrease to 1.4¢/km, effective July 1, based on lower gas prices for the last quarter.



Any unpaid balances, or current accounts over $500 may now require an additional payment, with notice. Complete details are at

We’re committed to providing an economical, environmentally-friendly way to access a car. Times are tough for many people, and we want to make sure VRTUCAR remains affordable for you.We crunched the numbers, and the increased cost of purchasing cars, insurance, parking, maintenance and damage repairs will mean some slight increases, but through efficiencies, we were also able to decrease some costs. The following rate changes will take effect July 1, 2012.The Honda Element, Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Scion and Toyota Matrix will be the same price per hour and per kilometer as the rest of the fleet, effective July 1. Hooray!Green Regular Plan39¢/km (lower than 2006) $3.75/hrGreen Frequent Plan29¢/km (same price as 2006) $3.75/hrGreen Frequent Plan Work Day Rate$26/workday (no increase)Price per kilometer over 40 kms. 15¢/km$39/day (no increase) 15¢/km (for all kilometers - no more 300 kilometer/day limit)$8/hr. (no increase)Price per kilometer reduced to 15¢/km$79 (no increase)Price per kilometer 15¢/kmThe fuel surcharge will decrease to 1.4¢/km, effective July 1, based on lower gas prices for the last quarter.Any unpaid balances, or current accounts over $500 may now require an additional payment, with notice. Complete details are at www.vrtucar.com /How It Works/Documents/Member Rules. All other rules, rates and fees remain the same. Twitter

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Gatineau Park Passes

Once again this year, we’re pleased to provide summer parking passes for Gatineau Park. You’ll find a free pass in the following vehicles as of July 1st:

1504

1704

1736

1740

1848

1876

1880

1890

1900

1914

2031

2035

2153

2157



Please email us at info@vrtucar.com if you use the pass, or tweet about it!

The New Duet (VRTUCAR Plus Presto) Plan

OC Transpo is discontinuing the Ecopass. It is being replaced by a smart, self-serve transit card called Presto. With the Presto card, you’ll be able to load the card yourself with a monthly pass, or individual fares. You can share your Presto card with family or friends, and a registered Presto card is protected against loss and theft. For full details on the Presto card, please see



New Duet members will pay $99 plus tax non-refundable joining fee, and $20 per month membership fee, $3.75 per hour and 39¢/km. If a New Duet member wants to switch to Green Plan within 3 months of joining, we’ll credit $99 towards the refundable deposit. The Presto card must be registered (provides theft and loss protection) and accounts must be paid by credit card. OC Transpo is discontinuing the Ecopass. It is being replaced by a smart, self-serve transit card called Presto. With the Presto card, you’ll be able to load the card yourself with a monthly pass, or individual fares. You can share your Presto card with family or friends, and a registered Presto card is protected against loss and theft. For full details on the Presto card, please see www.octranspo.com New Duet members will pay $99 plus tax non-refundable joining fee, and $20 per month membership fee, $3.75 per hour and 39¢/km. If a New Duet member wants to switch to Green Plan within 3 months of joining, we’ll credit $99 towards the refundable deposit. The Presto card must be registered (provides theft and loss protection) and accounts must be paid by credit card.



Random Act of VRTU-Kindness

Member C.R. wins our Random Act of VRTU-Kindness $25 account credit this month. She volunteered to move all kinds of VRTUCARs back to their proper stations for us, after the parking chaos of Ottawa Race Weekend on May 26 and 27. Thank you C.R., and congratulations!



I’m Already a VRTUCAR Duet Member

If you are currently a VRTUCAR Duet member, you’re ‘grandparented’ – whether you get a Presto card or not. (We hope you do, because we promote the use of public transit.)

It is our understanding that you can keep using your Ecopass until the fall, if you wish. If you get your Ecopass through VRTUCAR, you’ll notice on your invoice that OC Transpo increased the price to $96.25 (same as an adult monthly pass) effective July 1.

