Some people come up with brilliant ideas. Take the inventor of Getaround, for instance, the innovative car rental solution where everyone wins one way or the other.
The concept is simple. If you’re interested in making your vehicle cost-effective, you can rent it out hassle free at an hourly rate to people who need a way to get around for a brief period of time.
You can reserve your car by Internet or via a smartphone application, and there’s no need to go through the interminable administrative process usually required for similar services.
Currently available in California’s major cities (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.), Getaround has vehicles for all tastes and budgets.
A quick check of their website reveals the following for rent: a MINI Cooper ($5/hour), a Toyota Prius ($7.25/hour), a BMW 328i ($15/hour) and even a splendid, sporty Tesla Roadster ($50/hour).
Renters are automatically covered by an insurance policy for liability, collision and property damage, and it includes uninsured coverage as well.
Of course, there are certain eligibility requirements to make sure you can legally rent a car, which also limits the risks for the owner of the rented vehicle.
Getaround is a green solution that, on the one hand, allows some people to make money, and on the other hand allows others to find a simple, affordable transportation solution without having to purchase a vehicle and make hefty monthly payments.
The concept is simple. If you’re interested in making your vehicle cost-effective, you can rent it out hassle free at an hourly rate to people who need a way to get around for a brief period of time.
You can reserve your car by Internet or via a smartphone application, and there’s no need to go through the interminable administrative process usually required for similar services.
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| Tesla Roadster (Photo: Matt St-Pierre/Auto123.com) |
Currently available in California’s major cities (San Francisco, Oakland, etc.), Getaround has vehicles for all tastes and budgets.
A quick check of their website reveals the following for rent: a MINI Cooper ($5/hour), a Toyota Prius ($7.25/hour), a BMW 328i ($15/hour) and even a splendid, sporty Tesla Roadster ($50/hour).
Renters are automatically covered by an insurance policy for liability, collision and property damage, and it includes uninsured coverage as well.
Of course, there are certain eligibility requirements to make sure you can legally rent a car, which also limits the risks for the owner of the rented vehicle.
Getaround is a green solution that, on the one hand, allows some people to make money, and on the other hand allows others to find a simple, affordable transportation solution without having to purchase a vehicle and make hefty monthly payments.