The Road Ahead | Getaround Blog

Announcements

Our journey to going public begins today.

Listing as a public company will accelerate our mission to empower people to carshare everywhere

Hosts

A tale of three shared cars

Thanks to Getaround, car payments are a thing of the past for this carsharing host in Washington, D.C.

Hosts

More cars for guests, more money in hosts’ pockets

We’re helping hosts maximize their earnings through base guarantees, add-ons and bonuses — and they’re helping more guests get on the road.

Guests

Book with Getaround, drive with Uber

Even if you don't own a car, you can still make money as an Uber driver — with help from Getaround.

Carsharing

Getaround’s Car Bracket

Brackets are sweeping the country this month, as all eyes are on the final sixteen college basketball teams vying for the national title … but it has some of us around here thinking: what car model would win it all at Getaround?

Hosts

Repeat guests: the path to host success

How hosts can keep their car quality ratings up and their calendars filled with guest bookings

Carsharing

Women on the road to making car history

Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by learning about key figures in driving and automotive history

Hosts

A ‘New Haven’ for a new car-sharing host

A first-time host in Connecticut talks with us about his car-sharing experience, exploring multiple income streams, and overcoming obstacles from the COVID-19 pandemic

Carsharing

The intersection of Black history and car history

Taking a closer look at key figures in automotive history, in celebration of Black History Month

Hosts

Shopping for a car-sharing vehicle? Put guest safety at the top of your list.

Hosts can provide the safest and most reliable vehicles for guest bookings by identifying and avoiding those with branded titles

Guests

Drive safely this winter

Winter is here and in many parts of the country that means snow, snow, and more snow. Getaround is here with tips for hosts and guests who need to (safely) dash through it

Hosts

Rethinking income and profit as a car-sharing host

A host in Philadelphia tells us how he thinks about his car sharing business model, and offers some tips for other hosts to consider

Guests

Making your list, checking it twice

With a busier-than-ever holiday season in full swing, Getaround has car sharing solutions for your growing to-do list.

Hosts

Finding connection in a contactless world

Getaround Connect® helps hosts commit to their guests’ safety and convenience with the industry’s only mobile-first, proprietary, and integrated hardware-software solution built for car sharing.

Guests

A season of thanks

Guests across the country are telling us what makes them thankful to be a part of our car-sharing family

Travel

Making Oahu driving a breeze

Get to know Getaround Power Hosts Adam and Sheri, learn how they’re helping guests get on the road across the Aloha State

Sustainability

Driving down emissions, doubling down on sustainability

Getaround’s zero-emission pledge is the next step in a longstanding commitment to sustainable mobility for all, through car sharing.

Carsharing

Carsharing … or car “scaring?”

Spooky season is here at last — and all of our favorite ghosts, ghouls and monsters are preparing for their time to shine.

Hosts

Top tips from our hosts

What’s the best piece of advice you’d give other hosts on Getaround looking to grow their business? This is precisely what we asked our Host Ambassador Council, and they were happy to share what they’ve learned along the way.

Announcements

Getaround Reaches One Million Connected Trips in Europe

We've witnessed the the momentum for connected car sharing continue to grow, even through these unprecedented COVID times due to our contactless technology. In fact, in March 2021, Getaround reached one million connected trips in Europe, an important milestone for Getaround and car sharing globally!

Hosts

Announcing: Power Host Program

Our Power Host Program is here. We’ve seen hosts grow and scale with us, committed to this opportunity of running their own business. We want to continue growing in this direction with you to help you succeed in your car sharing business in the easiest way possible.

Hosts

Incoming Polar Vortex: Our guide to weathering the storm

With this arctic blast likely affecting most of our markets, we want to remind our community of owners to prioritize safety during this time — the safety of yourselves, your renters, and your car(s).

Product

Product update: NEW Claims Manager

We’re excited to introduce a brand new tool for owners: Claims Manager, available on desktop! The Claims Manager is a seamless experience designed to assist owners with claims related to vehicle damage.

Product

Product Update: Car Management

We're excited to introduce our revamped car management experience for owners (on desktop)! We have given it a major facelift- including a brand new interface, faster load times, and additional features

Announcements

Announcing our $140M Series E round

We are excited to announce our $140M Series E financing round, led by PeopleFund, with participation from an impressive global group of new and existing investors, including Reid Hoffman’s and Mark Pincus’ Reinvent Capital, Menlo Ventures, SoftBank, Braemar Energy Ventures, and others.