• Will my co-member be able to access a FLEX vehicle blocked using my account?

    No. The member who blocked the FLEX vehicle must use their own key fob or mobile app to unlock the car. Please note, this restriction does not exist in the case of round-trip vehicles available by reservation. Co-members can access round-trip vehicles reserved by each other. (See: Will my co-member…

  • Will my co-member be able to access my reservations as well?

    Yes. Your co-member will be able to unlock your reservations with their key fob (or compatible RFID card) and vice-versa. However, note that the same key fob (or compatible RFID card) that was used to start a trip must be used to end the trip. In Alberta and Nova Scotia,…

  • How do I start my trip once I have a reservation?

    To begin a trip, you must: In the Communauto mobile app, click on “Start trip” in your current reservation. If you aren’t using the app, place your key fob, or a compatible RFID card that you have previously registered in your customer profile (see Regional Specifics), on the reader located…

  • Can I drive on a toll route or bridge with a Communauto vehicle?

    Yes. We will add any toll charges to your monthly invoice once they have been billed to us. We do not bill any additional administration fees for the use of toll roads or bridges. Some branches have toll road or toll bridge transponders in the vehicles for your convenience, as…

  • Do I have to pay a membership bond to become a member?

    No. In all branches there are options for joining without a membership bond. Please note that the membership bond is always refundable if you leave the service. It is therefore not a cost, and it allows you to access the service at rates that will provide you additional savings. Plans…

  • How can I figure out which plan is right for me?

    You can compare the plans available on the Rates page of your city’s website. The Trip Calculator can help you compare rates on trips of different lengths and destinations. Generally, if you are driving only once or twice a month, the Open or Open Plus plan (where available) should meet…

  • Can I join if I’m under 19 years old (18 years old in Paris)?

    Yes, but you must subscribe through a family membership and live at the same address as your parent(s) or guardian(s) at the time of your subscription. This is possible everywhere except in France, where it is not possible to obtain a driver’s licence at a younger age.

  • If I join Communauto, can I allow someone else to drive the car?

    For trips where a second driver would be convenient (i.e. on a road trip), non-member drivers are allowed, as long as the registered member accompanies the non-member in the vehicle while they are driving. The non-member must also hold a valid licence. If members of your household want to use…

  • What should I do if I lost or forgot my password?

    To reset your password, simply click on the link “Forgot your password?” on the login page (on our mobile app or website). You’ll need your email address and your member number to be able to choose a new password. If you don’t know your member number, you can find it…

  • How do I cancel my membership?

    If you are thinking about cancelling your membership, consider downgrading to a different plan first. We have membership plans and Damage Protection Plan options without monthly fees, which means you can retain access to vehicles when needed, without a fixed monthly cost. If this option is of interest to you,…

  • Can I block a FLEX vehicle in advance?

    Once you’ve located a FLEX vehicle using our mobile app, you can block it free of charge for up to 30 minutes, giving you time to reach it. You can only block the same vehicle one additional time if you do not access it within the first 30 minutes.

  • How does FLEX work?

    Using a FLEX vehicle is simple: Find an available vehicle. Find an available vehicle on the street or using the map on our mobile app. Block it Block it free of charge for up to 30 minutes, giving you time to reach the vehicle. Unlock the vehicle. Drive!

  • How is the duration of my FLEX trip calculated?

    Calculating the price of your trip starts when you access the vehicle with either your key fob or through the mobile app, and ends when the vehicle is released, however, credits apply in some situations. These include giving you time to clear snow from the vehicle in winter, and as…

  • Will my co-member be able to access a FLEX vehicle blocked using my account?

    No. The member who blocked the FLEX vehicle must use their own key fob or mobile app to unlock the car. Please note, this restriction does not exist in the case of round-trip vehicles available by reservation. Co-members can access round-trip vehicles reserved by each other. (See: Will my co-member…

  • How do I take advantage of free use periods during a snowstorm?

    When conditions require it, we often offer free use periods to members to help keep FLEX vehicles off the street and out of the way of snow removal operations. (It is easier to quickly move vehicles that have already been cleared of snow.) Free FLEX periods are also offered for…