CommonWheel

We've got places to be

Here in the Ohio Valley, we don't need a car to get to any of them.

Learn more

What is CommonWheel?

CommonWheel provides the resources that Ohio Valley residents need to safely get everywhere we need to go.

FOR RIDERS

FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS

The Problem

Hundreds of people in the Ohio Valley don‘t have reliable access to a car.

Not having a car makes it hard to:

  • get to work
  • make appointments
  • care for family
  • participate in community

Solutions we can build together

CommonWheel is a rider-owned cooperative. That means we decide what services we need and how to use the resources we have.

Below are just a few of the ideas that riders have already suggested.

Bus schedules

Easier to understand bus schedules in a convenient app

Transit hotline

Not sure how to get from A to B? Call to learn your options

Rideshares

When existing options aren't enough, we can fill in the gaps

Become a founding member

How ownership works

  1. 1

    Become a member

    1

    Anyone can join for free.

  2. 2

    Learn about ownership responsibilities

    2

    We'll have regular trainings that go into detail about what ownership means.

  3. 3

    Apply to become a member-owner

    3

    Owners must agree with our mission and principles.

  4. 4

    Pay a one-time capital contribution

    4

    Your contribution helps keep the business running. If you leave the co-op, you get the money back.

  5. 5

    Get your share of any profits

    5

    Shares are based on how much each owner uses the co-op's services.

Proud to be car-free

Not having a car can be hard, but there are also good things about it:

No car payments, gas, maintenance, or repairs

Avoid accidents, fines, and tickets

Better for the planet and climate

Reduces traffic and increases parking available for people who do drive

CommonWheel members take pride in making the Ohio Valley better for everyone by driving less.