Ride-hailing service Uber is planning to enter the car rental market in the United States, allowing people to hire cars from owners in select cities.
The Carshare rental program was announced by Uber on Thursday. The program will provide a platform where car owners can list their vehicles and rent them out to borrowers at daily or hourly rates.
“For years, Uber has made it effortless to tap a button and get a ride on demand. Now, we’re taking the same approach with carsharing by making it simple, affordable, and sustainable for you to borrow—and list—cars in your neighborhood,” said Camiel Irving, Uber’s general manager of US/C mobility, according to Fox News….