Photo: ReachNow ReachNow, BMW’s carsharing division, will be ending its free-floating service in Brooklyn, due to a large amount of damage to vehicles and high maintenance costs. “Despite great interest and support from the community in Brooklyn, we’ve decided to pivot our business model to focus exclusively on our residential fleet services in New York… Continue reading BMW’s ReachNow Ends Brooklyn Free-Floating Carsharing
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Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals
Screenshot via SizeCar Ukrainian startup SizeCar announced that car owners will be able to rent their vehicles out to SizeCar users. SizeCar advertises that its rental sharing model makes obtaining vehicles cheaper for potential renters. The startup is aimed toward Ukrainians who own cars that are left unused, including Uber and taxi drivers who want… Continue reading Ukrainian Carsharing Startup Offers Vehicle Rentals
Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance
Photo: Didi Chuxing Didi Chuxing has joined 31 of its auto industry partners to launch the Didi Auto Alliance (D-Alliance or the Alliance). For the first time, the Alliance will bring together resources and the strengths of the new mobility sector with those of key links in the automotive industry chain, with the aim to develop… Continue reading Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance
Europcar Aquires Belgian Scooter-Sharing Startup
Photo via Berthgmn/Wikimedia Europcar Group acquired Poleis Consulting, which includes the brand Scooty, a free floating electric scooter-sharing startup through Ubeeqo. This new acquisition marks another step in Europcar Group’s ambition to become a global mobility solutions leader by offering new mobility services that fits customer needs and expectations. Scooter-sharing and carsharing markets are growing quickly. Europcar wants to further its… Continue reading Europcar Aquires Belgian Scooter-Sharing Startup
Drivy Expands Carsharing in UK
Photo: Drivy Drivy, a European carsharing service for unused vehicles, launched in London, with plans to expand throughout the U.K., according to Fleet World. Drivy launched with 450 vehicles in London and also operates in France, Germany, Spain, Austria, and Belgium. The service rents both private and business vehicles to customers. Drivy users can access… Continue reading Drivy Expands Carsharing in UK
HiyaCar to Close $1M Crowdfunding Round
A screenshot of HiyaCar’s mobile app. Photo: Michaela Kwoka-Coleman U.K.-based peer-to-peer rental platform HiyaCar is poised to close off its latest round of equity crowdfunding with more than 1 million pounds ($139,140,114), Crowdfund Insider reports. Formerly called “Ascendia Drive,” HiyaCar currently operates with a network of 1,600 cars. The carsharing platform is also insured by… Continue reading HiyaCar to Close $1M Crowdfunding Round
Emov Expands to Lisbon, Launches Corporate Accounts in Madrid
Lisbon, Portugal. Photo via Rustam Aliyev/Flickr. Spain-based carsharing group emov is set to expand to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the company announced. Outside of the city center, the newest launch site will enable users to start and end their journeys in close proximity to airport facilities. Both residents and tourists will be able to… Continue reading Emov Expands to Lisbon, Launches Corporate Accounts in Madrid
Taiwanese Capital to Pilot Carsharing Program
Taipei City. Photo via AngMoKio/Wikimedia Taiwan’s capital is set to test its own electric carsharing service this month, according to the Taipei Times. Taipei city officials told the news outlet that Ucar will begin with 10 electric vehicles rented from 11 public parking lots. Ucar has been commissioned to electric car rental company Unicar. The company has developed a… Continue reading Taiwanese Capital to Pilot Carsharing Program
SnappCar, Europcar Launch Drive & Share Solution
Photo courtesy of Europcar Europcar Group announced the launch of its Drive & Share solution in Germany and Denmark together with SnappCar, the second-largest international peer-to-peer car sharing player in Europe, the companies announced. Drive & Share is dedicated to people who want to enjoy the flexibility of owning a car but who don’t need… Continue reading SnappCar, Europcar Launch Drive & Share Solution
Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service
Photo courtesy of MyKeego MyKeego, the first car-sharing system in Argentina, has launched in Buenos Aires in the city’s Nordelta district. The company, founded by brothers Geronimo Perez Terra and Rodrigo Terra, offers hourly and daily rentals that can be booked 24 hours a day. The app-based carsharing company has plans to serve downtown Buenos… Continue reading Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service