The goals of the company are to reduce the number of cars on the road, promote the use of gas-saving automobiles, reduce pollution, promote a car-free lifestyle and save its members money.

In 2007, PCS estimated that it had removed the need for more than 15,000 cars in Philadelphia, saved one million gallons of gas though the use of hybrids and reduced driving; saved each of its members $4,000 and reduced pollution by eliminating 16 million driven miles.

[9] PhillyCarShare introduced their Key to the City[10] program in 2007 bringing discounts to Philadelphia area retailers.

All members have a keytag which they can show at participating retailers to enjoy exclusive discounts.

In 2006, PhillyCarShare began issuing a "music to drive by" CD entitled "Philly Sound Clash."