General Motors is now expanding its Maven car-sharing services. After launching in Ann Arbor earlier this year as part of a pilot project with the University of Michigan, they are now moving into their 10th city, which is Los Angeles. People from the city of angels will now get to experience the convenience that comes with the Maven car-sharing services, courtesy of General Motors.
Maven Car-Sharing Service; How It Works And Other Locations
A report from MLive explained that the Maven makes use of an application from smartphones to "locate, reserve and unlock" a Maven-offered vehicle. The smartphone app basically acts as a key as it also allows Maven users to start, pre-heat or cool the car as an added features. Before covering Los Angeles, the Maven car-sharing program already provides services in other key cities like Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, New York, Detroit, San Francisco, Washington D.C, New Jersey and Michigan.
Maven Car-Sharing Service; Areas Of Availability In Los Angeles
According to a report from Fortune, General Motor's Maven will initially be offering 60 vehicles in its car-sharing service in Los Angeles. These vehicles will be distributed in 24 different sites within the city. Among these are Little Tokyo, South Park neighborhoods and downtown Los Angeles in general. In addition, there will also be rental stations near universities.
Maven Car-Sharing Service; Pricing And Vehicle Options
The initial price will start at $8 per hour, including car insurance and fuel costs. Accordingly, the price also goes up depending on what type of vehicle Maven users will avail. As for what vehicle options the Maven car-sharing service will provide, the list includes Chevrolet Cruze, GMC Acadia and Yukon. Those looking for a more premium option may choose the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt or luxury Cadillacs like the CTS, ATS, CT6, XTP and Escalade.
