London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exit
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. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025.
- ▪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.
- ▪Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025.
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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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