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Those rent-by-the-hour Zipcars around the 

 will be going away,  soon to replaced by Hourcars, 

They've been around for six years, but the new car-sharing company apparently impressed U officials with better insurance and a simple pricing structure.

Hourcar's two-year contract starts Aug. 1, and students and staff with Zipcar memberships will get a $35 credit to cover the cost of the Hourcar membership.

 a couple of years ago as well. I'll call to see what happened.

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Those rent-by-the-hour Zipcars around the University of Minnesota will be going away,  soon to replaced by Hourcars, the Star Tribune reports. They’ve been around for six years, but the new car-sharing company apparently impressed U officials with better insurance and a simple pricing structure. Hourcar’s two-year contract starts Aug. 1, and students and staff with…

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