Announcements - The Road Ahead | Getaround

Announcing: Power Host™ Program

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.

Announcing our $140M Series E round

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.

How the Getaround community is supporting healthcare workers

How the Getaround community is supporting healthcare workers

In response to the need for safe and reliable transportation, our owner community has stepped up to help our courageous healthcare workers in a unique way.

Product update: Pre-trip inspections

Product update: Pre-trip inspections

We’re excited to announce updates to the Getaround driver pre-trip vehicle inspection process. These improvements are designed to streamline the pre-trip process, communicate next-steps more clearly, and collect the necessary documentation for vehicle conditions.

Our commitment to trust and safety

Our commitment to trust and safety

Keeping our owners and their cars safe is a top priority at Getaround, so we wanted to highlight the steps we take to earn our users’ trust and protect their safety.

Getaround’s next chapter

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.

New feature: Automated fuel billing and reimbursements

New feature: Automated fuel billing and reimbursements

Carsharing with Getaround just got even easier with automated fuel billing and reimbursements rolling out as a new feature for all users.

New feature: Flexible protection plans for renters

New feature: Flexible protection plans for renters

We’re excited to announce new options for added protection and peace of mind during your Getaround trips.

Introducing itemized earnings statements for owners

Introducing itemized earnings statements for owners

We've heard your feedback regarding owner earnings statements and we're excited to announce that Getaround vehicle owners will now receive itemized earnings statements as part of your monthly earnings report.

Getaround rolls into Boulder

Getaround rolls into Boulder

The mountains, lakes, trails, and cliffs are beckoning, and now Getaround is available to help Boulderites answer their call.

An open letter to Getaround Owners about consumer choice

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.

Getaround drops into Orange County

Getaround drops into Orange County

Getaround's peer-to-peer carsharing service has launched in Orange County.

Getaround has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale

Getaround has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale

The heat and humidity of summer is coming, Ft. Lauderdale. But luckily, so is Getaround. With convenient carsharing available at the touch of an app button, FTL now has the digital keys to unlock and go anywhere.

For Getaround, It's Go Time!

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.

Introducing Getahound

Introducing Getahound

Getahound is a new dogsharing service that empowers people to instantly pet, walk, and boop the noses of great pups in the area. On the Getahound app, the best dogs in your neighborhood

Instant carsharing drives into Atlanta

Instant carsharing drives into Atlanta

Commutes, weekend getaways, errands, and Varsity runs just got easier in the Big Peach with Getaround’s seamless peer-to-peer carsharing services arriving in town. Cars on the Getaround network are all equipped with

Reflecting On The Journey Here, And The Promising Road Ahead

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 drives into Denver with keyless carsharing

Getaround drives into Denver with keyless carsharing

Getaround has officially landed in the Rocky Mountains! While Denver is known for having some of the best skiing in the world, this city really offers adventure year-round—and renting a local’s

Getaround brings instant peer-to-peer carsharing to San Diego

Getaround brings instant peer-to-peer carsharing to San Diego

San Diego, commonly known as “America's Finest City” because of it’s gorgeous stretch of coast and favorable year-round climate, just got introduced to Getaround. With our unparalleled keyless entry solution, Getaround’s

Getaround’s peer-to-peer carsharing cools down Miami traffic

Getaround’s peer-to-peer carsharing cools down Miami traffic

They call Miami The Magic City because of its remarkable population growth—and now, this culturally vibrant, booming beachfront metropolis has another solution to its resulting transit problem. A solution that feels magical,

Announcing our $300M funding round led by SoftBank

Announcing our $300M funding round led by SoftBank

We are excited announce our Series D financing round, totaling $300M, which was led by SoftBank, with further participation from Toyota Motor Corporation, and inside investors. Over the past year, we expanded to

Getaround revs up on-demand carsharing in Philadelphia

Getaround revs up on-demand carsharing in Philadelphia

Peer-to-peer carsharing with Getaround is now rockin’ and rollin’ in The City of Brotherly Love, just in time for August and September dorm move-ins, weekend road trips, and fun fall festivals. Philadelphians can

Getaround’s instant carsharing rolls into San Jose

Getaround’s instant carsharing rolls into San Jose

San Jose, already the largest city in the Bay Area, is experiencing massive economic and urban growth, and new transportation solutions are needed to keep up with the influx of people. As of

Seattle welcomes Getaround carsharing to ease traffic

Seattle welcomes Getaround carsharing to ease traffic

Getaround is rolling into Seattle to help its booming population get from point A to point B and even point C at the tap of a button. As one of the fastest growing

LA, now you can instantly rent, unlock, and drive desirable cars

LA, now you can instantly rent, unlock, and drive desirable cars

Roll out the red carpet, because today marks the arrival of keyless carsharing in the City of Angels. We’re happy to bring you a better way to get from downtown meetings to