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Peer to Peer Car Sharing Marketplace Turo Launches in BC
Monday, June 22, 2020
Vancouver, BC, June 22, 2020--(T-Net)--"BC, it's your turn to earn" stated car sharing service Turo in a blog post announcing their official launch in BC.
Turo is a car sharing marketplace where guests can book any car they want, wherever they want it, from a vibrant community of local hosts across the US, Canada, and the UK. Guests choose from a totally unique selection of nearby cars, while hosts earn extra money to offset the costs of car ownership.
After several years of discussions with the provincial government and ICBC, Turo was finally able to obtain a new insurance product that equally protects both hosts and guests.
Starting today, every reservation in BC will be covered by a protection plan offering $2 million in liability insurance and physical damage coverage up to the full value of the car, with no deductible for hosts. This means that their BC community will enjoy the same level of protection as all the other Canadian provinces that Turo supports.
Since their Canadian launch, hosts and guests have made Turo the country's largest and fastest-growing car sharing platform, according to the company.
As of today, their Canadian Turo community is 850,000 people strong and includes 35,000 car listings in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia... and now British Columbia.
According to an Angus Reid Global survey, BC car owners shell out $7,700 per year, on average, for their vehicle, but they're using them less than 4% of the time. In a province already known for its high cost of living, and at a time when financial constraints are magnified, we're proud to help BC car owners turn their cars into earnings engines and play our part in making life in the province a little more affordable.
And as the province returns to a "new normal" given this year's challenging circumstances, residents will be able to book unique cars perfect for any occasion and turn this summer's staycations into local trips to remember.
About Turo
Where local hosts provide you with the perfect vehicle for your next adventure
Turo is a car sharing marketplace where guests can book any car they want, wherever they want it, from a vibrant community of local hosts across the US, Canada, and the UK. Guests choose from a totally unique selection of nearby cars, while hosts earn extra money to offset the costs of car ownership.
A pioneer of the sharing economy and travel industry, Turo is a safe, supportive community over 10 million strong with more than 350,000 vehicles listed and over 850 unique makes and models. Whether it's a truck to help out on moving day, a Mercedes-Benz for a luxurious weekend away, or a classic VW bus for a picture-perfect road trip, Turo lets you book cars that are part of a story, not a fleet.