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Home » Business » Zipcar releases Android App for public beta test

Zipcar releases Android App for public beta test

By Victoria Brown on May 6, 2011

Zipcar Android App
Zipcar Android App available

Digital News Report – Zipcar Inc., announced the availability of their Android app for public beta test. Both Zipcar members and non-members can tryout the Android app and provide feedback to the company. That way Zipcar can make improvements to serve their customers better.

Zipcar is a car sharing service, which allows members to share cars with other members. Zipcar members can use these cars for when they need it. It is a lot like renting a car by the hour instead of the day and on a semi-regular basis. Plus the Zipcar vehicles are located near people live and work, making it easier to access. Zipcar is popular in urban cities were parking is hard to come by, such as at college campuses.

Zipcar said that around 90 percent of their customers use a smartphone. The company began developing an app for the Android OS because there is an increasing share of customer using mobile phones with this operating system. Zipcar already has the Zipcar’s iPhone® application available for their customers.

The Zipcar app will make it easier for members to reserve and find a vehicle nearby. They can also extend their time using the vehicle and cancel their reservation with the app. The Zipcar app will let members honk the horn and unlock the door using their mobile smartphone.

Only member are able to actually make reservations and unlock the vehicles. People without membership can download and try out the Zipcar app for free and are able to learn more about the company’s services.

The Zipcar app requires the Android OS 2.1 or higher to run correctly. To get the free Zipcar app visit www.zipcar.com/android.

By Victoria Brown

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