The Road Ahead | Getaround

Top tips from our hosts

What’s the biggest 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!

Owners

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.

Owners

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.

No lives matter if black lives don’t

Today, we are standing alongside our Getaround family in the fight against racism and racial violence. We are standing up because Black Lives Matter. No lives matter if black lives don’t.

Announcements

Getaround’s next chapter

For long-term success, we’ve decided to return to our roots and sharpen our focus on building a delightful technology-enabled marketplace that connects people who need a car to empowered car owners.

Announcements

An open letter to Getaround Owners about consumer choice

Thoughts about owner's carsharing choice, and how we’re planning to help our owners navigate the current landscape.

Announcements

For Getaround, It's Go Time!

Today, we’re launching Getaround’s first global marketing campaign across the U.S. and six countries in Europe. The campaign is anchored in the key insight that a day with a car is a day of empowerment. When you have anywhere access to the perfect car, anytime is “go” time.

Announcements

Reflecting On The Journey Here, And The Promising Road Ahead

By Sam Zaid, Founder and CEO of Getaround For about a decade, I’ve known Jessica Scorpio to be a passionate leader and visionary, always deeply committed to driving Getaround’s mission. Her

Getaround partners with Parkmerced to expand car-free living

We’re excited to announce that we are now the exclusive carsharing provider for Parkmerced, San Francisco’s largest multifamily rental neighborhood. Parkmerced launched its Car-Free Living Program in May 2016 to encourage

Turn your car into a pay check

Owning a car is expensive, over $8000 annually. We created Getaround to help owners like you make the most of your car. By sharing your car, you can turn your depreciating asset into

Announcing the Getaround app for Samsung Gear S3

At Getaround, we’re passionate about building the future of transportation. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re bringing the future a little closer and onto your watch with the launch of

Five cities for a super sports travel weekend

********With the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights beginning play in 2017 and the NFL’s Oakland Raiders moving to Las Vegas in 2019, the city will soon become another prime destination with multiple

Travel

Our Favorite Destinations Less Than 3 Hours From Jersey City

Summer in the Tri-State has one temperature: hot. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful (and air-conditioned) retreat or you’re just tired of sweating it out, take a break from city life

Travel

5 Must-Do Adventures Within Driving Distance of Boston

Trips around New England remind us why we love calling Boston home. From quaint towns with storied pasts to subterranean caves and secret zen gardens, traveling around New England offers a new adventure

Announcements

Getaround Officially Rolls Into Boston

Attention, Boston: The future of carsharing has officially arrived in New England. Today we’re proud to announce that we’re bringing our game-changing, on-demand service to the very city where carsharing got

Carsharing

Make every day Earth Day

The transportation landscape is changing rapidly. Our mission is to empower people to carshare everywhere. Not only is carsharing changing the way people get around, but also – and more importantly – it’s good

Top 5 essentials to keep in your roadside emergency kit

Car breakdowns are never convenient, whether you’re a few blocks from home or 100 miles away. But whatever the reason for your car troubles, having a well-stocked roadside emergency kit can mean

Getaround drives into the Tri-State Area

****The future of carsharing has officially arrived in the Northeast, just in time for summer. We’re proud to share that Getaround is bringing our game-changing, on-demand service to the Tri-State Area, starting

Carsharing

A ‘smart’ investment: A #gogetter story

**** No stranger to entrepreneurship, Max Jacobson joined Getaround with a ‘smart’ investment already in mind. Max currently shares his fleet of five smart cars on Getaround, aptly named SmartOnTheStreet, SmarterOnTheStreet , SmartestOnTheStreet, EvenSmarter, and

Carsharing

5 best times to buy a new car

That chill in the air signals not only autumn and the approach of holiday season but also a cooling trend in auto sales. For bargain hunters, this could be a great time to

Carsharing

Your guide to finding the perfect apartment

While apartment hunting might give us all the blues, take the guesswork out of finding your next home with this handy guide. A little planning and preparation can take the stress out of