INDIANAPOLIS After one month in service, Indianapolis new all-electric
car sharing service -BlueIndy has attracted a large number of members and
its recognizable electric cars are criss-crossing the city. The electric
service launched on September 2 and quickly began registering daily, weekly,
monthly, and yearly memberships. The cost-effective service allows consumers
to use all-electric cars for short trips around town, complementing the
citys public transit system. The vast majority of members opt for the
yearly plan which is the most economical with a 20-minute ride costing just
$4.
BlueIndy uses the Bluecar, an electric vehicle developed by the Bolloré
Group. Bluecars have been operating since 2011 in Paris, Lyon, and Bordeaux
under the names Autolib, Bluely, and Bluecub, respectively. Indianapolis is
the first American city to use the Bluecar. The city was selected to be the
US showcase for this unique service, with plans to expand to other leading
cities around the globe.
Reaching the 500-member mark has special significance in the land of the
Indianapolis 500, said BlueIndy General Manager Scott Prince and it is
even more significant to see the number of trips passing the 1500 mark.
Our goal is to deliver a convenient, affordable and reliable transit
option. The enthusiasm for our new service has been fantastic and many
people have already commented on how BlueIndy helps them save money and time
and enhances their mobility in the city.
BlueIndy has stations throughout the city where users can pick up and return
vehicles. A number of additional stations and cars will be put in service in
the coming months. For more information about the service, including
membership plan details, promotions, and a map of operational and
forthcoming stations, please visit the companys website at
https://www.blue-indy.com.
About BlueIndy
BlueIndy LLC is the Indiana affiliate of the Bolloré Group, a multinational
firm founded in 1822 and one of the 500 largest companies in the world
(www.bollore.com). Bolloré Groups core business lines include
transportation and logistics, communication and media, as well as
electricity storage and solutions through its Blue Solutions division.
Press Contacts:
Mike Murphy / 317 414-0964 / mmurphy@hirons.com
Scott Prince / 317 508-9933 / scott.prince@blue-indy.com
Julien Varin / +33 6 34 69 01 70 / julien.varin@autolib.eu
