Relay Rides

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by markabele, Jun 19, 2012.

  1. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Anyone ever heard of (or used) any of these peer to peer car renting sites?

    It can definitely have it's merits for being green.

    I probably wouldn't rent out my Prius, but maybe my truck.

    I think Relay Rides is the nationwide one.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. cwerdna

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    Yes. I have heard of them. I think I heard of it on Nightly Business Report and I think thru GM, RelayRides using OnStar to open up peer-to-peer car-sharing before.

    I posted about such services before at Help! Traction Battery Question | PriusChat

    When I had two cars, I was thinking of loaning out my Prius on occasion but I am a bit concerned about how people drive the car and whether there'd even be any demand. I currently live in a residential area that's pretty far from everything. I'd also be a little concerned about people using it as a cover to monitor my comings and goings to find good times to burglarize my place.
     
  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Ya, I wouldn't list my Prius but I figure a truck would be a perfect thing to put on there. There are a lot of people that need to haul stuff for a half a day or so.