If you live in in a big city, possessing a car is usually both expensive and a hassle. Getting a parking place might rival locating Osama Bin Laden in its difficulty. Spending money on parking can leave a major hole in your pocket book. Because of the large number of drivers on the highway, car insurance prices are usually higher in big cities. Gas mileage is reduced during city driving because of the relatively slow speeds and regular stops. As a result, many city residents are saying no thanks to car ownership and relying upon other options. Mass transit continues to be an important choice, however a relatively new idea is taking hold in a few U.S. cities: car sharing. (more…)