CARSON, Calif. (April 30, 2024) – KINTO, Toyota’s carsharing brand, announced a new program to benefit students and employees of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). KINTO’s contribution is a key element of a multipronged program launched by Toyota Motor North America Inc.(TMNA) and CSUDH for the university and its surrounding communities based on the idea of “Mobility for All.”

The initial phase of the program will establish the Center for Resilient, Equitable, and Sustainable Transportation (CREST) at CSUDH, made possible by a $1.2 million grant from Toyota. Housed within CSUDH’s Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CREST will engage faculty and students in research, curricula, and paid internships to find solutions to the myriad of mobility challenges faced by members of the university and wider community.

As part of the program, KINTO will supply CSUDH with 20 hybrid and/or battery electric vehicles starting in Fall 2024 to increase students’ access to convenient vehicle renting at a highly discounted rate. With improved transportation options, students could have more time to better focus on their academic goals, have easier access to job opportunities, and be able to take full advantage of living in Greater Los Angeles. To accommodate the new vehicle fleet and offer improved charging capabilities on campus, CSUDH is also partnering with Southern California Edison to install Level 2 electric charging stations on campus in the near future.

“KINTO will increase access to mobility through our EV-based ridesharing program,” said Kevin McKeever, general manager, KINTO & Fleet Management. “With 34 locations already across California, we’re excited to open the newest KINTO location on the CSUDH campus for students, faculty, and staff. To make the program even more accessible, for the first year, we are offering a special discounted hourly rate to the CSUDH community.”

To learn more about KINTO, text us at (629) 20-KINTO, or email us at info@kinto-us.com.

Photo courtesy of California State University Dominguez Hills 

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