Car Sharing vs. Traditional Car RentalCar sharing is a different type of car rental, where registered participants may rent cars for short periods of time, often by the hour. This type of rental is beneficial for customers who make only occasional use of a vehicle, as well as others who would like occasional access to a vehicle of a different type than they use day-to-day. This type of program is becoming more and more popular with companies that rent cars frequently, but on a short-term basis, and with large universities (for their employees and students). It's different from a traditional car rental in several ways:
Getting a vehicle is not limited by office hours, as are traditional car rentals.
Users must be members and will have to be pre-approved to drive (background driving checks will be performed and a payment process will be pre-established)
Vehicles are generally distributed throughout the service area, and often located in places that are easily accessible by public transport.
The reservation, pickup, and return process are all self-service; usually done on a members-only website.
Insurance and fuel costs are often included in the rates. Members are typically responsible for leaving the cars clean for the next user, and many services provide gas cards so drivers can refill tanks that get low.
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