In medium- and large-sized cities, such as Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, and New York, many residents have been getting rid of their cars. Keeping a car in a city can be very expensive and quite a hassle due to a lack of parking and strong parking regulations that lead to expensive tickets for even minor parking infringements. Residents have learned that they can join services, such as ZipCar, that allow them to "borrow" cars from a fleet when they need them. They pay a monthly fee for the service, and they use an online application to "reserve" a car for when they need it. All of the hassle is gone; the car is ready for them when they need it; and parking is always guaranteed. ZipCar and other companies like it are examples of

Tech startups are new companies that offer technology products or services to try to satisfy changing needs where normal or traditional solutions were impractical or unsuccessful. For example, Brainly is a tech startup.

Some tech startups are offering mobility solutions in big cities by temporarily leasing a car, or even sharing a temporary car lease with someone else. You might even get a different car every time you use this app. ZipCar would be an example that.