Getaround Brings Connected Carsharing To Las Vegas
February 22 2023 - 8:11AM
Business Wire
Providing shared mobility options through
Getaround’s innovative technology and all-digital experience,
allowing for accessible, convenient and affordable carsharing
Getaround (NYSE: GETR), the world’s first connected carsharing
marketplace, today announced its collaboration with the City of Las
Vegas to increase residents’ access to reliable transportation
through carsharing, addressing issues related to local area
traffic, pollution, and greenhouse gasses.
Getaround promotes accessible transportation to accommodate all
residents and visitors in Las Vegas including pedestrians,
bicyclists, transit riders and drivers. As part of the
collaboration, several parking lots co-located near transit stops
and bike share stations, near downtown and the Strip, will host
Getaround vehicles. Now, travelers and Las Vegas community members
can instantly book and access affordable and convenient cars
throughout the city.
This adds to the wide range of local transportation options
available in Las Vegas, including bike share, the Downtown Loop
shuttle, and the Las Vegas Regional Transportation Commission
(RTC). Getaround carsharing across Las Vegas will help the city
meet one of its key goals from its 2050 Master Plan: increasing
transportation choice, adding convenience, making the options
available better integrated into local communities, and connecting
people to their destinations.
Getaround and its patented Connect® technology provides
contactless 24/7 access to these shared vehicles from dedicated
parking spaces across the city, by unlocking the car via the
Getaround app without having to wait in line or pick up keys.
Individuals can instantly book the shared vehicles for any span of
time, from one hour to weeks, perfect for local trips including
going to the grocery store, attending a meeting, or longer
excursions.
“The City of Las Vegas has been a proven leader and innovator in
transportation technology,” said Sy Fahimi, Chief Operating
Officer, Getaround. “Getaround and the City of Las Vegas share the
same mission of working together to further reduce traffic
congestion and vehicle emissions to create a positive impact on the
community.”
Privately owned cars are typically parked 95% of the time and
actively being used roughly 6 hours per week. For the remaining 162
hours of the week, most cars stay parked and idle. Peer-to-peer
carsharing platforms like Getaround mean fewer cars on the road:
studies show that, on average, one carsharing vehicle replaces 9 to
13 vehicles.
About Getaround:
Offering a 100% digital experience, Getaround makes sharing cars
and trucks simple through its proprietary cloud and in-car Connect®
technology. The company's mission is to empower people to carshare
everywhere and shift away from car ownership through instant and
convenient access to desirable, affordable, and safe cars from
entrepreneurial hosts. Getaround’s on-demand technology enables a
contactless experience — no waiting in line at a car rental
facility, manually completing paperwork, or meeting anyone to
collect or drop off car keys. Getaround aims to utilize its
peer-to-peer marketplace to help solve some of the most pressing
challenges facing the world today, including environmental
sustainability and access to economic opportunity. Launched in
2011, Getaround is available today in more than 1,000 cities across
the United States and Europe. For more information, please visit
https://www.getaround.com/.
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