Car ownership

How come it’s still so hard to find a parking spot in San Francisco?

Despite being the global epicenter of new mobility services, it still takes 12 minutes to find a parking spot in San Francisco (3rd worst in the US) and our traffic congestion is the 5th worst in the world. What gives?

Jul 23, 2018

Selling a used car in San Francisco might be easier than you realize

A former car owner shares how she finally got rid of her vehicle and gained her freedom (and some cash).

Jun 26, 2018

How I spent $3,000 on free parking in San Francisco

Here’s what it’s like to have a car in the Mission District. An Upshift member sells her car and learns how to experience car freedom. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on how to liberate yourself from owning a car.

May 17, 2018

Jenner, California: a Pearl on the Sonoma Coast

Beat the Big Sur crowds. Enjoy local oysters, beer, and cheese. Discover hidden beaches, take a hike, or go kayaking. It’s all where the Russian River meets the rugged Sonoma Coast. And you can have it all to yourself.

Apr 16, 2018