The program, a partnership between Uber and Getaround, launched for drivers in San Francisco in May.
Getaround claims that for every 1,000 cars shared on its platform, roughly 100 million pounds of carbon dioxide are offset.
The expansion comes after the company announced last month that it had secured $300 million of funding from a recent Series D financing round.
In his amendatory veto, Gov. Bruce Rauner recommends a new provision which includes regulations specific to carsharing, such as details on licensure, insurance, disclosure, and liabilities.
The peer-to-peer carsharing company received funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, Toyota, and various company insiders.
A full security screen of every renter, $1 million insurance policy to cover each booking, real-time GPS tracking, and 24/7 customer support ensure that owners can confidently share their cars on the platform.
Senate Bill 2641, which was passed in April, would require p2p car rental groups such as Turo and Getaround to abide by taxes and regulatory burdens included in the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act.
Getaround, a peer-to-peer carsharing platform, has announced its expansion into Greater Los Angeles.
Getaround, a peer-to-peer carsharing platform, has announced its expansion into the greater Boston area.
Through this pilot program, Uber drivers can rent vehicles through Getaround’s peer-to-peer carsharing platform. It’s a flat fee of $5 per hour.