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General Motors has announced they are making a move into the carsharing business with the help of RelayRides, the world’s first peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. The system will allow people who have an idle car to benefit from the OnStar system and make a bit of extra money.
RelayRides will allow the owner full control of how their car is used, giving them access to the rate at which they are used and the schedule. And in case letting a stranger have the keys to your kingdom on wheels, there’s also a $1 million insurance policy to make the transaction safe.
“We’re using technology to make both our older and newest models carshare ready and available for those owners who choose to participate in carsharing,” said Stephen Girsky, GM vice chairman. “Our goal is to find ways to broaden our customer reach, reduce traffic congestion in America’s largest cities and address urban mobility concerns.”
Under the scheme, you’ll actually be able to unlock a number of GM-made cars using your mobile phone. If the car doesn’t have OnStar fitted, they will fit a small device in your car that provides the same kind of access. The partnership will begin in the early part of 2012.
“We’re using technology to make both our older and newest models carshare ready and available for those owners who choose to participate in carsharing,” said Stephen Girsky, GM vice chairman. “Our goal is to find ways to broaden our customer reach, reduce traffic congestion in America’s largest cities and address urban mobility concerns.”
Under the scheme, you’ll actually be able to unlock a number of GM-made cars using your mobile phone. If the car doesn’t have OnStar fitted, they will fit a small device in your car that provides the same kind of access. The partnership will begin in the early part of 2012.
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