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Getaround to Restructure, Lay Off 30% of North American Staff
Personnel // February 08, 2024

Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace Getaround is laying off about 30% of its North American staff as part of a restructuring plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Entrepreneurs Aim to Create Airbnb of Rental Cars
Commerce Connected // July 23, 2023

Can small-scale rental car entrepreneurs take on giants like Hertz and Avis Budget? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Getaround CEO Says AI Helps Platforms Monetize Idle Autos
Connected Economy // June 08, 2023

After we shell out $30,000 or $40,000 for a car, it becomes all too easy to forget that our vehicles are often sitting idle for the majority of the day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Getaround Acquires HyreCar to Strengthen Carsharing Business
Acquisitions // May 15, 2023

Two carsharing companies are coming together as Getaround acquires HyreCar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Getaround CEO Says AI Helps Platforms Monetize Idle Autos

June 08, 2023
After we shell out $30,000 or $40,000 for a car, it becomes all too easy to forget that our vehicles are often sitting idle for the majority of the day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Getaround Car-Sharing Tech Disrupts Car Ownership

November 06, 2020
In a world that’s home to one billion cars that sit unused the majority of the time, the concept of sharing a vehicle only when you need it – versus...

Quick Reads
Carsharing Marketplaces Getaround and HyreCar Wind Down US Operations

February 13, 2025
Carsharing marketplace Getaround and its HyreCar business are winding down their U.S. operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Getaround to Restructure, Lay Off 30% of North American Staff

February 08, 2024
Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace Getaround is laying off about 30% of its North American staff as part of a restructuring plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Entrepreneurs Aim to Create Airbnb of Rental Cars

July 23, 2023
Can small-scale rental car entrepreneurs take on giants like Hertz and Avis Budget? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Getaround Acquires HyreCar to Strengthen Carsharing Business

May 15, 2023
Two carsharing companies are coming together as Getaround acquires HyreCar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...