Getaround Pledges All-Electric Platform by 2040
Getaround, the world's leading digital carsharing marketplace, announced today its commitment to sustainable mobility by pledging to have only electric vehicles on its platform by 2040. With the global acceleration towards electric vehicles and more sustainable technologies within the automotive industry and in major cities around the world, Getaround is optimistic that cars that emit zero tailpipe emissions will become the default mode of car transport in the coming years, and will evolve its business to advance their adoption within carsharing. Electric and low-emission vehicles currently represent 11% of the cars shared by Getaround hosts worldwide. (Read More)
HyreCar Launches HyreForGood, Providing Vehicles to Gig Workers in Need
The carsharing marketplace for ridesharing and food/package delivery services, today announced the launch of HyreForGood, a new initiative to empower gig workers to get back on the road and back to work. (Read More)
Jacksonville man quits IT job, makes a living by renting out his cars
“I was working for home at the time and I was like, ‘this car was just sitting in my driveway,’ and I said ‘let me try sharing this to the public,’” Mccay said. Now, he has over 50 cars for rent on a lot in north Jacksonville. (Read More)
Reserve rental cars well ahead, as demand still outpaces supply
Holiday travelers intent on putting the top down on a convertible for a spin down the coastline or taking a four-wheel-drive vehicle into the mountains for ski season should continue to plan well in advance, according to analysts and advisors tracking the car rental market. (Read More)
The Next Frontier for Car Rental Companies is Sharing Cars
The car rental industry has proven to be resilient throughout the past few years, weathering global lockdowns, supply chain issues, and changing consumer demands. This is a mature industry that continues to survive recessions and adapt to a changing mobility landscape. Despite the challenges that came with the pandemic, there have been some notable wins and achievements by car rental companies. (Read More)
Here’s why it might be too late to you rent a car for the holidays
In the U.S., the traditional start of the holiday season is less than a week away and if you are still hoping to book a rental car for Thanksgiving, sorry to tell you it may be too late, especially if you’re based in New York City. Holidays are a notoriously difficult time to find deals last minute but rental cars, in particular, have become increasingly more difficult to find throughout this year thanks to a national rental car shortage, high prices and long pick-up lines to name a few. (Read More)
Everything you need to know about rental car insurance
The holidays and summer vacation are generally when most people use rental cars and the prices go up. In addition to higher prices, the cost can go up even more if you need to purchase rental car insurance. However, you may already have the coverage you need. (Read More)
Police hold outdoor roll call following complaints about a reported unlicensed car rental business operating on a side street in Mayfair
The 17th (Albany Park) District and Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th) held an outdoor police roll call on Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, in the 4500 block of North Kildare Avenue following reports of an alleged unlicensed car rental business operating for months inside a home on the block. Some residents have complained about parking congestion on area side streets due to the rental cars taking up space, and the city Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has issued citations against the business, which reportedly leases cars through the Turo app. (Read More)
HyreCar reinforces partnerships to maintain pace toward 2025 goal
HyreCar has an ambitious goal it wants to reach in four years. On Thursday, HyreCar took another step toward it with moves that include increased financing capacity for one of its key partners. The carsharing marketplace for ridesharing, food and package delivery services announced an expanded strategic partnership to significantly increase vehicle supply in key markets on the HyreCar platform. (Read More)
10 Most Popular Cars Turo Renters Choose
While they wouldn't disclose specific rental numbers, Turo shared their 10 most popular cars rented over the last eight years with Newsweek. (Read More)
Car rental provider Kyte expands into Long Beach, delivers cars to your door
Long Beach-area residents and visitors in need of a rental car can have one delivered directly to them beginning Friday, when San Francisco-based Kyte expands into the city and surrounding areas, the company announced Tuesday. (Read More)
Turo sees 'tremendous growth' in the EV space as gas prices rise: CEO
Andre Haddad, Turo CEO, discusses the surge in peer-to-peer car sharing amid the ongoing car rental shortage and ahead of the holiday travel season. (Watch Now)