Get-around is an online car-sharing platform that connects hosts and guests. The platform is available in the United States and certain cities in Europe and has been running since 2009. In this article we will know How Does Getaround Work?
Through the use of the Get-around application, users can sign up as hosts or guests and start taking advantage of the service. The company installs an electronic lock on all Get-around registered vehicles, which can be unlocked using the app. After a user is signed up and verified, they can list their car for rental, and guests can select it and book it for use for a specific period.
How Does Getaround Work?
Hosts.
To access the Get-around platform and begin earning, one has to meet the following requirements.
Car requirements
Your car can only be listed on the Get-around site if it is new or fairly used i.e. about 10 years old. The mileage on the car should be at least 125,000 and should not have undergone any major servicing or modifications. Vintage cars and cars with more than 9 seats are also not eligible to be enlisted on the Get-around platform.
Account set-up
To rent out your car, you will need to download the application from the Play Store or IOS and sign up as a host. You will be required to provide details of the vehicle such as model, make, year, and personal preferences such as, are pets allowed in it. These details will be accompanied by several, clear pictures of the vehicle. The last step would be the verification of your identity.
Connect device.
Once the sign-up and verification are complete, a member of the Get-around team will reach out to you to coordinate the installation of the `connect’ device. This device will permit guests to access your car and be able to unlock it using the Get-around application. It also includes GPS tracking and remote control for safety from theft. It will attract a one-time installation cost of 99$ and there-after, a monthly subscription fee of 20$.
Scheduling.
Getaround work assumes that your car is available to guests round the clock, so you have to plan if you need it for personal use. The application has an in-built calendar that permits you to block out periods for your personal use. In the instance that the car is booked, you are given at least 24 hours for cancellation. Any cancellations outside the 24-hour window attract a penalty of 100 dollars.
Payment.
The rent prices for Get-around are determined by the make and model of the car, as well as the location and demand by guests. Payments are made monthly, by the 15th and hosts can track their revenue on the application. The more you rent out your car, the more earnings you are likely to make.
Guests.
To rent a car on the platform, you will need to meet the below criteria:
- Age.
Residential drivers need to be at least 19 yrs. old, while international drivers need to be at least 25 yrs. old.
- Criminal record.
All drivers need to pass the criminal background check which requires you to: have no major criminal charges within the last 3 years, no drug or alcohol-induced charges within the last 7 years, and at least 2 traffic violations in the last 3 years.
- License.
All drivers on the platform need to have a driver’s license for at least 3 years.
- Account set-up.
Guests need to download the application from the play store or IOS, set up their accounts and link their payment details, and upload their driver’s license to access the platform. The process is free except for a one-time 100-dollar fee to the DMV for license verification.
Ordering a ride.
Through the application, you can select a car based on make or model and filter your results further, based on price. When you find the right vehicle, you can go ahead and select the pickup and drop-off dates and area of commute, and you are good to go. Instructions to the pickup point will be available within 15 minutes via the app. Drop-off is done at the same location, with the car in clean condition and fueled.
Conclusion
Getaround work is a convenient way to make money off your car while it is not in use. The platform provides safety to guests in the form of round-the-clock roadside support and suitable hourly rates that meet your cost needs.
Frequently asked questions.
- How much can you make on Get-around?
There is no exact figure, but hosts can make at least 5$ per hour on the platform or more depending on the model and make of the vehicle. The platform also promises earnings of at least 1000 dollars within the first 3 months.
- What is the mileage limit on Get-around?
When you reserve a vehicle, you get a limit of 20 miles per hour and up to 200 miles per day. Exceeding this will attract additional costs.
