Missouri to offer short-term car rentals on campus

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Students and faculty at the University of Missouri can now rent hybrid vehicles and other cars from a campus parking lot in Columbia.

The WeCar rental program was created to help freshmen who are required to live on campus get around town more easily. An annual membership costs $35, with rental fees of $8 to $9 per hour.

The Columbia Missourian reports that the vehicles -- two hybrids and two sedans -- can be rented for up to 24 hours.

Students under 21 must have their own primary liability insurance of at least $300,000 along with signed permission of a parent or guardian.

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Information from: Columbia Missourian, http://www.columbiamissourian.com