TECHNOLOGY TIPS – A COMPETITOR TO IGO AND ZIP CAR

TECHNOLOGY TIPS – A COMPETITOR TO IGO AND ZIP CAR

I’m a huge proponent of using the services available in Chicago with either iGo or Zipcar. Both offer a great way to get around for non-car owners and is affordable to boot. Now there’s a new player in the game.

Say hello to RelayRides the new car-sharing service in town that is essentially Zipcar meets Craigslist available now in the city. Like Craigslist this is a peer-to-peer operation: you rent directly from private car owners.

After signing up you’ll go online to search for what suits your idea of pure driving excitement at the moment. Arrange a pickup time and RelayRides will handle the technical stuff like insurance and a special card to unlock the car.

Either way it’s definitely worth testing out.

CATHY MALLERS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO