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Electric Car-Sharing Service Makes Progress In Indianapolis

An electric car-sharing service in Indianapolis is winning over customers after initially angering some business owners.

The Indianapolis Star reports that BlueIndy is increasing membership in the city.

The company made a deal with former Mayor Greg Ballard that allowed the company to install its charging stations in public parking spots in 2015. Some business owners say the loss of nearby parking spots cost them customers.

Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration has been negotiating changes to the company's contract. The new 15-year deal gives the city more say over where the charging stations can go. Residents and businesses now have a 16-day period to object to new stations being built.

The company has agreed to move up to seven stations that were built in the initial building phase.