Get Free Rides, Save The Environment With Transfercar

on October 30, 2014 at 9:35 am

Looking for a free ride? Well, Transfercar offers just that as well as an eco-friendly way to cut down on carbon emissions. The online service allows travelers to drive free rental cars from one location to another, helping rental car companies transfer vehicles while also cutting down on big freight shipment costs and pollution.

The traveler-friendly company offers a win-win for everyone, as rental companies get a free way to transfer cars between locations and travelers can sign up to drive a route to the city they want to travel. Some rental companies even pay for gas and insurance. That’s a free ride that is likely hard to beat.

After registering for the site, you can request a vehicle simply by filling in a form with payment and scheduling information. TransferCar will also go into specifics on cancellation policy, driver license information, and additional comments from the rental operator. Although TransferCar requires drivers to be over the age of 18 and have a full driving license valid in the United States, some listings require a minimum age of 21. Some cars can be used for a couple of days, while other vehicles can be used for over a week (for example, at the time of writing, many RVs can be used for 10 days at the cost of $1).

If insurance coverage comes with the vehicle, it can vary from reduced damage coverage, bond, and included liability damage waiver. TransferCar also advises you check your personal automobile insurance policy for coverage of rentals. Attorney Pelesz provides legal advice on such matters.

Transfercar, an online service started in New Zealand, operates in the U.S. as well, with plenty of West Coast routes and more Southern, Midwest and East Coast routes cropping up and planned for the future.

Source: Lifehacker