

Zipcar's founders, Robin Chase, and Antje Danielson, sat in a café in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and decided to bring the European car-sharing idea to North America.

Zipcar, now a unit of Avis Budget Group, has offered it since 2000.Īnd that's not all, many car-sharing companies came soon after in a span of two decades. However, Joann Muller, author of Axios What's Next in her report said Uber's carshare is not a new concept.Īs per Muller's note, car-sharing is not a new idea. Now, we're taking the same approach with car-sharing by making it simple, affordable, and sustainable for you to borrow and list cars in your neighborhood. and Canada said that for years, Uber has made it effortless to tap a button and get a ride on demand.

In a statement, Camiel Irving, head of Uber's rides business in the U.S. Third, when the time comes for your trip, you can pick up and return the car using the app. Second, once you’ve found your perfect vehicle, sign up as an Uber Carshare member for free and book your trip in a few easy steps. First, find Uber Carshare in your app store or visit and search for cars, vans, and utes near you. How does it work? Uber Carshare takes three steps. Further, the fuel cost will be included in the pricing, and insurance options are also available from Uber. There are no requirements for advance booking, and availability will be listed in 15-minute increments. Under Uber Carshare, owners of the cars can set their own daily and hourly pricing. It is said that the service will start in Boston and Toronto. Now, Uber Carshare will be stepping into North America soon. Read here: Byju's plans to cut more jobs to slash costs: Report It needs to be noted that it was only last year when Uber entered into the car-sharing business after acquiring Car Next Door in Australia. He added, "By turning any car into a shared car, you’re increasing efficiency and contributing to more livable neighborhoods."
