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Getaround app takes car sharing peer-to-peer on the iPhone

by Mike Schramm (May 24th, 2011)

Getaround is a brand new app launching today on the App Store that is designed to be a "peer-to-peer car rental marketplace." The idea is that it's like a Zipcar sort of service, but run peer-to-peer style, so anyone can rent their cars for just a few bucks an hour. If you need a car for a ...

First Look: Zipcar app for iPhone hits the road

by Michael Rose (Sep 28th, 2009)

The company's teaser page still says "coming soon," but eagle-eyed reader Jason spotted the free Zipcar app [iTunes link] in the store today. We've been waiting for this app for quite a while, and it's exciting to see it in action. The app provides Zipcar members with a location-based search for ...

Zipcar announces upcoming iPhone app

by Michael Rose (Jul 15th, 2009)

If you're a car-free urbanite you've probably seen mention of Zipcar, or noticed one of their branded vehicles out and about. The company offers hourly rental automobiles with a rapid-deployment twist: there's no check-in or checkout process beyond reserving the time online and then swiping your ...

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