Tagged Getaround
April 23, 2012 in Rental Operations
The new office will create an open-work environment for its team of 30 employees.
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March 7, 2012 in Rental Operations
Additionally, Getaround was recently recognized by business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as a leader in the peer-to-peer car sharing market for its business model, innovation in technology and leadership in the industry.
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February 23, 2012 in Rental Operations
Through a federally funded study, owners and renters can receive incentives of up to $300 to rent out their vehicles in the peer-to-peer model.
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February 22, 2012 in Legislative
The Washington state peer-to-peer legislation for motor vehicle sharing, House Bill 2384, passed the House at 73-23 with two excused and is now in the Senate Rules Committee for its second reading.
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January 11, 2012 in Fleet Insurance, Legislative, Safety
At least two companies have announced expansion to the West Coast state since the Oregon Legislative Assembly passed HB 3149, which became effective Jan. 1.
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January 10, 2012

Getaround has partnered with the city of Portland to start a peer-to-peer car-sharing program, and will be observed and researched by the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium.
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October 12, 2011 in Rental Operations
In the 25 and under category, Jessica Scorpio, founder of peer-to-peer car sharing company Getaround, was one of eight women named by Fortune Magazine for 2011.
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May 25, 2011 in Rental Operations, Telematics
The Getaround Carkit and iPhone app allow car users to reserve, pay for and unlock cars using only their iPhone.
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January 26, 2011
Some “social car-rental” services allow individuals to rent cars directly from one another.
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