The first North American application started in Quebec City in 1994. This system now supports 400 members with 40 cars. The Montreal co-op began in February 1996. As of September 1996 there were 10 cars supporting 140 members. The ratio is lower in Montreal because the public transportation system is good.
Usage drops in the severe winters but is more concentrated in summer weekends.
The Vancouver system has just started. Nineteen members applied after the initial start-up meeting on November 25, 1996. All of the members who currently own cars indicate that they expect to sell their cars. This group likely use their cars only occasionally now and are conscious of the high fixed costs of car ownership. The remainder do not now own a car and some are considering buying one.