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Do you travel a lot and need to find a way to get around the city or even for your little expedition? Are you looking to find the best transport method that will help you run your errands? The solution to all these problems is car sharing. Gone are the days where car rental was the solution to these problems. However, the concept of car sharing allows customers to decide from many other options and is high in flexibility when renting out vehicles for a short period. Certain cities might not extend services such as car sharing. This is where Turo comes into the picture. Turo is a very popular place for those who are interested about the car-sharing concept. This platform allows car owners to rent out their automobile over the phone or online. Turo, which was formerly known as RelayRides, will allow you to rent out a vehicle from a member that is not using their own. It is considered to be the Airbnb for automobiles, which is affordable and convenient in comparison to car rentals.
How does Turo work?
This car sharing service is similar to how Airbnb operates with regards to renting an apartment or house. When you visit the Turo website or use the smart phone app, you will only have to fill in the details about the pickup point, city of use, the time and date of pick up and drop off and the type of vehicle you prefer. You will also have the option of filtering your search results based on distance, make, colour or model. You will need to make sure that you get yourself a hybrid or electric automobile to save on fuel.
What are the requirements?
You can sign up for free and become member of the Turo community. In order to be a Turo driver the following requirements must be met.
- A driver’s license that is current and valid.
- You need to be at least twenty-one to sign up.
- If you are below twenty, then you need to produce proof of two years driving history. You will be charged higher rentals.
- If you are not a citizen of US or Canada, you will have to present your passport and your international driver’s license.
- A mobile phone.
How are the prices?
The costs of renting will differ from city to city, and the brand and model of the vehicle as long as the owner is willing to provide the information. Daily rates start at $18 and can range up to $30. A 10% rental charge will be applicable for a twenty-six-hour period and the rentals begin at 5 in the evening. You do not need to pay a membership fee to join. You will be charged $50 per hour, if you fail to return the vehicle on time. You will have to enter your card details; however, you will not be charged until you confirm the reservation at the very final stage.
