Does your service attempt to verify these people renting do in fact have a drivers licence?
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#33Does your service attempt to verify these people renting do in fact have a drivers licence?
Yes. Each renter goes through a real-time driver record check before their first rental.
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#34Does your service attempt to verify these people renting do in fact have a drivers licence?
Yes. Each renter goes through a real-time driver record check before their first rental.
Good to know. A suggestion for your service, since you can access the driver records- give renters the option to refuse service to someone with X points on their licence. I know at least for me, I'd be much more comfortable knowing whoever I'm renting to has not been convicted of major moving violations.
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#35Interesting idea. One thing I am curious about is that the FAQ lists accidents as being covered by their insurance but makes no mention about the theft of a car during the time it is lent out. Who's fault is it and who's insurance would it be under?
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#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yes. Each renter goes through a real-time driver record check before their first rental.
Good to know. A suggestion for your service, since you can access the driver records- give renters the option to refuse service to someone with X points on their licence. I know at least for me, I'd be much more comfortable knowing whoever I'm renting to has not been convicted of major moving violations.
Yeah, that's a good idea. Thx!
You may be interested in this: http://web.getaround.com/eligibility
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#37I wonder how easy it would be for someone to sign up with fake id, pass the screening process and then steal a really nice car. Or, worse, remove some of its engine parts and replace them with cheaper ones. Do I need to tag each part in the car and strip it down each time it's returned to make sure no one has swapped anything out? (Some internal parts are expensive enough that it might be worth someone's time to rent…
I hope they have a very good screening process... the fact that you have the key at some point means > go to locksmith and make duplicate > steal things from it a month later after a few others have rented it I would prefer personally approving people who want to rent my car...
Yeah, you can approve each renter personally if you prefer.
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#38>Thanks, we'll notify you when we come to your area I travel a lot lately, why can't I browse all areas that have opened up?
What's your username? I'll have someone approve you.
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#39>Thanks, we'll notify you when we come to your area I travel a lot lately, why can't I browse all areas that have opened up?
Found ya and invited you into the beta.
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#40An interesting idea, the pricing (on both buy and sell side) should be much more obvious, I couldn't find anything besides the "as much as $350 for renting your car out for 15 hours". Are the prices based on the quality of car or does everyone get the same amount? (My 25 year old beater CRX vs your new Tesla?) I also wonder how many people would really be willing to rent their own car out. I would expect the people t…
If someone is paying me $350 to borrow my car for 15hrs, I'd be wondering where they're planning to dump the body they plan to put in my trunk.