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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minneapolis Rally Calls for Saving Evie and Hourcar as Carshare Shutdown Approaches
Residents and supporters of Minnesota's carsharing services plan to gather at Government Plaza on October 13, urging action to preserve transportation options used for work, shopping and medical appointments.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 13, 2026). A community rally calling for the preservation of Evie and Hourcar is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, at Government Plaza in downtown Minneapolis, as supporters raise concerns about the impending loss of two carsharing services.
Organizers are promoting the gathering under the message “Save Evie Carshare,” emphasizing the everyday transportation needs of residents who rely on shared vehicles to reach workplaces, grocery stores and medical appointments.
The rally comes as Hourcar and Evie prepare to discontinue service on October 15, a development that could leave some Twin Cities residents searching for alternative ways to make trips that are difficult to complete using public transit alone.
A Transportation Service With Everyday Consequences
For people who do not own a vehicle, carsharing can provide access to a car without the ongoing expenses of ownership, including insurance, maintenance and parking. It can also supplement buses, light rail, walking and bicycling for trips involving groceries, appointments or destinations with limited transit connections.
The potential disappearance of Hourcar and Evie raises broader questions about transportation affordability and access, particularly for residents who cannot readily replace carsharing with private vehicle ownership or conventional rental services.
Rally Organizers Invite Public Participation
The rally announcement provides the following details:
Event: Rally: Save Evie Carshare
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Location: Government Plaza, downtown Minneapolis, MN 55415
Website: https://savecarsharemn.org
Organizers encourage participants to arrive in an Evie vehicle if they are able.
The announcement does not identify a confirmed speaker lineup or specify what commitments, if any, public officials or service operators have made in response to the campaign.
What Happens Next?
With the announced October 15 shutdown approaching, the rally provides an opportunity for residents to make their concerns visible and call attention to the transportation gaps that could follow.
Whether the campaign results in a change to the shutdown plans, a replacement service or another public transportation initiative remains to be seen.
MinneapoliMedia previously reported on the planned October 15 closure of Hourcar and Evie. Tuesday's rally represents a new development in the community response to that announcement.
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