Strengthening Transit Through Community Partnerships
Is Chicago emerging as the make-it-or-break-it hub for digital tech innovation in the automobile industry? After this summer’s cascade of car-centered launches and acquisitions, it sure feels like it.
San Francisco’s Getaround, which has already raised around $40 million in funding, launched this week in Chicago. Getaround allows users to rent their unused cars out to other members. Renters can expect to pay an average of $8/hour or $60/day. The launch coincides with Getaround's participation in the federally-funded study through the city’s Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) and the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT).