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Revving Up the Fun: Uber's Wild Ride into Car Rentals and Real Estate Sharing

  • Writer: Khaled Al-Kulaib
    Khaled Al-Kulaib
  • Jun 9, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 10




Uber just dropped a feature bomb to spice up their already impressive ride-sharing service. Drum roll, please... recommend peer-to-peer car rental! Well, now you can catch a sweet ride from someone who hasn't used their wheels yet. It's like borrowing a car from a friendly stranger, but with all the convenience of Uber. And hey, the concept isn't entirely new. Turo, the OG car-sharing app, has been rocking the market since 2009. But that's where Uber shows its power:

they have a huge following, with over 130 million devices worldwide on the Uber app. Turo, you have some serious catching up to do!


But wait, there's a fascinating twist! Not only is Uber making it difficult for Turo and other ride-sharing apps, but it could also become Airbnb's biggest rival. Imagine this:

With their ride-sharing crap, Uber can dip its toe into "property sharing" and go head-to-head with Airbnb. Wow that's amazing! Okay, I admit that sounds a bit far-fetched, but let's not forget Uber's insane growth rate. They're like a wild horse running at top speed, so who knows what they might do next?


On the other hand, Airbnb is not child's play. If they want to counter Uber's car-sharing moves, they can dive in and buy Turo, integrating it into their own services. After all, when traveling, having wheels is just as important as finding a comfortable place to bump.


So, what do you think of this frantic rush situation? Fasten your seat belt, it's going to be a bumpy but fun ride! 

 
 
 

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