London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exit
Only 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data reveals The number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing. Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025. That lef
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Zipcar pulled the plug on the loss-making operation in London in late 2025. Photograph: Terry Leebray/AlamyView image in fullscreenZipcar pulled the plug on the loss-making operation in London in late 2025. Photograph: Terry Leebray/AlamyMotoringLondon has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exitOnly 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data revealsJasper JollyFri 3 Jul 2026 12.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing.Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them.
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