GM Launches Maven, A Car-Sharing Program
For some people, the thought of sharing your car with someone is pretty much heresy; just like a toothbrush or your girlfriend, some things should not be lent to others.
If you don’t mind sharing, you will probably appreciate GM’s most recent initiative: the American manufacturer just announced the creation of Maven, a ride-sharing program.
Everything is done through your smartphone. You can check if there is a vehicle near you or search the immediate vicinity for the type of ride you need – SUV, pickup truck or a small city car, for example. Once you choose a vehicle, you need to walk to the location and unlock it using your phone. Using the app, you can also remote-start the car so it’s nice and warm when you get there.
Users will pay according to the mileage they drive; fuel and insurance is included.
Initially, only the US will gain access to Maven; the first city where the service will be implemented is Ann Harbor, Michigan. However, if it is successful, it’s possible that the ride-sharing program could find its way to Canada.
Would you use Maven if it came here?
- Check out out Chevrolet Zone
- Maybe in a nearby future, we could share a fleet of the electric Chevrolet Bolt?