The GSS holds a group membership in Modo, which provides an affordable means to enjoy the co-op for UVIC graduate students.
What does this mean for you?
Modo provides members with access to a fleet of vehicles on an as-needed basis, and bills members monthly based on their usage. Typically “member-owners” purchase a $500 share in the co-op, which is refunded when relinquishing your membership. Those who join through the GSS do not need to purchase a share in the co-op, but rather pay a one-time non-refundable fee of $25, which provides access at the same rates as “member-owners”. Unlike the $500 share purchase, however, the $25 is non-refundable, but provides you with access for as long as you are registered as a graduate student and are still needing/using the service.
The price list for members is available here. Students who join through the GSS get the lower “Modo Plus” rates, rather than the higher rates paid by “monthly members”.
There are several Modos parked on or close to the UVic campus. Many other vehicles are located in neighbourhoods around Victoria. Driving rates for different vehicles are available at www.modo.coop.
More introduction information can be found on Modo’s website and in their Carsharing Handbook.
Space is limited, so students may be waitlisted. Students who are waitlisted may want to consider purchasing a private membership to modo while on the waitlist. GSS car co-op membership lasts for the duration of your studies.
For more information, or to join the GSS Carshare Program, please contact the GSS Office Coordinator.
The Modo Application Form can be found here.
Applicants with out of province licences:
Modo is once again allowing drivers with out of province licences to join their program. They have, however, added a couple of additional steps (my understanding is that you need to do one or other, not both).
All of these steps are completed with Modo, after you register with us. I am just including them here so that no one is caught unawares.
Sign an Eligibility Declaration form:
- Complete the Member Eligibility Declaration forms. The forms will need to be printed, filled out, signed, then scanned and emailed back to Modo.
- The email will need to be accompanied by 3 (three) clear photos; one photo of your driver’s license and a second photo of a government-issued photo ID and a third photo of a CLOSE UP of a selfie while holding your ID next to your cheek to info@modo.coop. The photo cannot block any part of your face.
- Send the $750 damage deposit payment to Modo by online banking
Members who sign the Member Eligibility Declaration form and place a deposit are not eligible to join the Damage Pool and may be liable for a damage fee of up to $2,500 in the event of an at fault accident. The damage deposit is refundable if/when you can provide proof of 2 full years of driving history or end your membership.
Get your driving records. We require records (driver abstract) for the past two years:
Have your jurisdiction(s) send Modo a copy of your Driving Record to complete the past two years. If your driving record is not in English and from outside Canada, we also require a translation of the record from an ICBC approved translator. Modo would also need to see the 3 photos with this option in order to send out the Modo fob.