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Getaround Reveals Earth Day Plans to Support Guests’ Wallets and The Planet

April 13, 2023

Industry pioneer and world’s first connected carsharing marketplace is offering new U.S. guests up to $100 in savings

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Getaround Announces Expanded Rollout of Carshare Partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation

March 29, 2023

Adds vehicles across the city as part of NYC DOT carshare program

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Getaround Brings Connected Carsharing To Las Vegas

February 22, 2023

Providing shared mobility options through Getaround’s innovative technology and all-digital experience, allowing for accessible, convenient and affordable carsharing

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Getaround Announces Restructuring Plan to Reduce Costs and Streamline Operations

February 2, 2023

Proactive actions will optimize Getaround’s cost structure in response to near-term macroeconomic uncertainty, while maintaining focus on innovation and sustainable, profitable growth

Estimates cost savings of $25 million - $30 million on annualized run-rate basis

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Getaround Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice from NYSE

February 1, 2023
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Getaround Expands Leadership Team, Appoints Brian Jackson as Senior Vice President of Engineering

January 26, 2023

Former Facebook and Google Executive Joins Carsharing Leader

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Getaround Announces Closing of Business Combination with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp

December 9, 2022

Getaround common stock and warrants to list on the NYSE today under the symbols “GETR” and “GETR.WS”

Getaround to ring the Opening Bell at the NYSE on public market debut

The pioneer of the digital carsharing transformation raises approximately $225 million

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Getaround Reaches Milestone of 1,000 Cities Served Worldwide

November 30, 2022

Launched in San Francisco in 2011, Getaround has expanded across the United States and seven European countries with 1.7 million unique worldwide guests.

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Getaround Extends Get2ThePolls Voting Promotion to Metro Atlanta For Georgia Runoff Election

November 29, 2022

Carsharing Leader Will Provide Atlanta-Area Voters with Discounted Transportation for In-Person Voting and Ballot Dropoff Through December 6

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Getaround Announces Executive Team and Board Finance Leadership

November 17, 2022

Tom Alderman succeeds Laura Onopchenko as CFO; Ravi Narula will join as Director and Audit Committee Chair upon closing of the transaction

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Getaround and InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp. Announce Effectiveness of Form S-4 Registration Statement

November 16, 2022

Special meeting to approve business combination scheduled for December 7, 2022

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Getaround Launches Get2ThePolls Voting Promotion

November 1, 2022

Provides Voters with Discounted Transportation on Election Eve and Election Day

50% Discounts Available on the Getaround App for the First 10,000 Carsharing Guests Booking for November 7-8

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Getaround and KAYAK Enter Strategic Partnership, Bring Contactless Carsharing To Travelers

October 18, 2022

Travelers in Top U.S. Cities Searching on KAYAK Now Able to Book Cars on the Getaround Platform;
Easily Unlocking Cars and Trucks with Their Phones

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Getaround and GO Partner to Launch Lucrative Carsharing Host Incentive Rebates

September 13, 2022

Up to $1,200 in per car rebate incentives available for Getaround car owners seeking to build vehicle fleets.

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Getaround Brings Contactless Carsharing to New York City

July 14, 2022

The carsharing platform spoke alongside Lincoln Restler about ongoing sustainability and transportation efforts in New York City at a press conference on Tuesday

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Getaround and City of Salem Partner to Bring Increased Transportation Access to Local Residents Through Contactless Car Sharing

June 16, 2022

First of its kind public-private partnership provides shared mobility options for Salem community members through accessible and affordable car sharing

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Getaround Brings Expanded Carshare Access to the City of Seattle

June 8, 2022

Shared mobility options for Seattle community members through accessible and affordable carsharing

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Getaround, a Pioneering Digital and Global Carsharing Marketplace, to Go Public via Merger with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp.

May 11, 2022

Getaround and InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp. (“InterPrivate”) (NYSE: IPVA), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in Getaround becoming a public company upon completion of the transaction. At closing, Getaround expects to be listed on the NY Stock Exchange under GETR.

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Getaround Founder and Executive Chairman Sam Zaid Returns to Chief Executive Officer Role

January 28, 2022

Getaround Founder and Executive Chairman Sam Zaid Returns to Chief Executive Officer Role

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Getaround Launches Digital Carsharing Marketplace in Hawaii

December 1, 2021

Getaround’s launch grants access to previously unavailable carsharing services in both metro and rural areas to address transportation needs of island locals

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Getaround Pledges All-Electric Platform by 2040

November 8, 2021

World’s leading digital carsharing marketplace commits to sustainable mobility by devoting platform entirely to electric vehicles

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House Passes Defense Bill that Directs Pentagon to Explore Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing on Base

September 28, 2021

Report directs Secretary of Defense to study the logistics and potential benefits of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) carsharing for servicemembers.

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Getaround® Announces New Frontiers Bonus Program to Incentivize Entrepreneurs to Drive Market Expansion

September 14, 2021

New promotion creates a lucrative opportunity for aspiring business owners to start generating income with Getaround as carsharing demand spikes

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Blueground Guests Can Now #FindBookUnlock with Getaround®

August 31, 2021

Getaround, the leading connected car-sharing platform, and Blueground, the global proptech  company, have teamed up to offer exclusive promotions to eligible guests.

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WKND and Getaround Team Up to Make Local Getaways More Accessible

August 18, 2021

Guests can now book shared cars on Getaround through the WKND platform to access transportation in and around New York City and Los Angeles.

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Getaround Launches Strategic Collaboration with TotalEnergies to Accelerate Carsharing Adoption and Reduce Carbon Emissions Globally

July 7, 2021

World's leading digital carsharing marketplace and leading global energy operator team to provide access to critical services for shared vehicles and their users

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Car Share Boston, An Alternative to Personal Vehicle Ownership, Expanded in the City

March 22, 2021

A successful pilot program has resulted in the expansion from 40 car-share parking spaces up to 250 on local streets and in municipal lots throughout Boston.

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Getaround Launches Power Host™ Program for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

March 5, 2021

With Car Sharing Going Mainstream, Getaround Offers Comprehensive Tools and Support for Those Looking to Grow Their Fleets

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Getaround Appoints Karim Bousta as Chief Executive Officer, Sam Zaid as Executive Chairman

March 4, 2021

Getaround,the world’s largest connected car sharing marketplace, has appointed Karim Bousta as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who previously served as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He succeeds Getaround Founder and longtime CEO, Sam Zaid, who has assumed a new role as ExecutiveChairman, working alongside Bousta.

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Getaround Raises $140 Million Series E Financing

October 14, 2020

Investment comes as company's revenue rebounds from initial decline and experiences significant growth amid continuing pandemic. Company to strengthen leadership position and target profitability with new funding. Four executive hires support growth and demonstrate company commitment to culture and diversity.

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Getaround Becomes Global Carsharing Leader With $300 Million Acquisition Of European Platform Drivy

April 24, 2019
  • Combines strengths of both companies to form a leading global transportation and mobility company spanning North America and Europe
  • Broadens Getaround's presence into 170 European cities
  • Accelerates Getaround's mission to empower people to carshare everywhere
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Getaround, the Global Leader in Carsharing, Announces, $300M Funding Round Led by Softbank

August 21, 2018

Getaround's Series D financing will enable it to scale its patented keyless carsharing model and expand the company's industry-leading partnerships

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Getaround Announces $45M in Financing

April 20, 2017

Leader in carsharing to expand footprint and advance its technology and connected car platform enabling people everywhere to share cars

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Getaround Brings Car Sharing to New Jersey

April 6, 2017

Car-sharing leader provides car owners with opportunity to earn money by renting out their cars to people in the community

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Getaround Seeks Car Sharing Option for New Yorkers

March 6, 2017

App Would Allow New Yorkers to Share Privately-Owned Cars With People Nearby and Earn Income

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Getaround and City Carshare Join Forces Establishing San Francisco's Largest Carsharing Community

November 10, 2016

Getaround to acquire the Bay Area's original carsharing company from owner-operator Carma

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Getaround Announces Carsharing Partnership with Toyota

October 31, 2016

Technology and financial services integration backed by strategic investment

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Getaround Showcasing Next-Gen Carsharing Hardware at LA Autoshow

November 16, 2015

Featured as One of the Top Ten Automotive Startups of 2015-recognized for making cars safer, more accessible, and more exciting.

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Getaround partners with SUMC and CNT for $715,000 grant and launches on-demand service in Chicago

August 11, 2015

Leading carsharing company Getaround, today announced the launch of it's on-demand carsharing service in Chicago and its participation in a federally funded study of peer-to-peer carsharing in the city through a partnership with the Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) and the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT).

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Just In Time for Memorial Day, Getaround Brings The Future Of Car Sharing To The Nation's Capital

May 18, 2015

D.C. Residents Have New Way To Unlock Their Car's Value Through Sharing

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Getaround Closes $24 Million Series B Financing; Rolls Out National Expansion

November 20, 2014

Strategic Investment Led by AutoTrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Manheim Auctions.

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Getaround Partners with the City of San Francisco to Launch On-Street Carsharing; Plans to Double Fleet

April 9, 2014

Project will expand carsharing across San Francisco, promises to reduce parking congestion, improve environment & boost local economy.

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Getaround sees 12X growth in 2013, partners with Assurant Specialty Property to insure drivers, car owners

February 19, 2014

Instant trips powered by car technology drive 90% of marketplace activity

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Getaround Launches New App — Makes Car Sharing Even Easier

February 27, 2013

Celebrates new app with Tesla Model S available on-demand.

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Getaround Goes to Chicago: Leading Peer-to- Peer Car Sharing Service Moves East

September 20, 2012

Windy City Residents Have New Way to Travel Around Town by Sharing Cars with Community

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Getaround Raises $13.9 Million Series A Round, Led by Menlo Ventures

August 2, 2012

Additional Investors Include Marissa Mayer, A-Grade Investments and Innovation Endeavors

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Getaround Announces New Headquarters And Plans To Create More Local Jobs As Company Continues To Expand

April 17, 2012

Peer-to-peer car sharing market leader shows momentum with new growth

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Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Company Getaround Officially Launches in Portland, OR

March 6, 2012

Through Federally-Funded Study, Owners and Renters Can Receive Incentives of up to $300

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Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Leader Getaround Announces Launch in Austin, Texas

March 6, 2012

Latest Expansion Will Unite the Community of Austin to Reduce Traffic, Emissions and Cost of Car Ownership While Providing Residents a Variety of Car Choices

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Getaround Announces $3.4 Million Seed Funding

September 12, 2011

Investorsinclude Michael Arrington’s CrunchFund, Netflix founder Marc Randolph, Redpoint Ventures, and Vivi Nevo, Time Warner’s largest shareholder

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Getaround Unveils First All-In-One Car Sharing Solution at TechCrunch Disrupt; Announces Insurance Agreement with Berkshire Hathaway

May 24, 2011

New Getaround Carkit™, Integrated iPhone App, and Top-Rated Insurance Make Car Sharing Safe and Accessible to Both Car Owners and Renters

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Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Company, Getaround, Shares Special Business and Risk Challenges with RiskCommunities in Interview

December 23, 2010

One of the most rapidly growing areas in the technology sector are firms that operate a shared service business model.

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Getaround Makes the Maker Faire 2010

May 21, 2010

The Community of Makers Experience Person-to-Person Car Sharing First Hand

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