GM’s Maven Car Sharing Service Expands to Boston, Washington, D.C.

Since it was announced in January, General Motors’ Maven car sharing app has hit an impressive milestone. The app, along with the Chicago Express Drive program that leverages the Maven platform, has provided users with more than 1 million miles of service. Maven is also expanding into additional markets.

“Whether it’s driving to land the perfect job, meeting friends for a fun weekend or exploring the city, Maven enables our members to access transportation how they want it, when they want it,” said Julia Steyn, GM vice president of urban mobility and Maven, in a release. “As we continue to expand into key cities, more customers will see how Maven can provide next-gen freedom by seamlessly connecting them with people and places that matter.”

Initially launched in Ann Arbor, Mich., the app is also available in New York City. Now, GM is announcing the expansion to two new markets: Boston and Washington, D.C. It is also expanding its current operations in Chicago.

In Chicago, The Maven City is now in operation and offers 30 GM vehicles (Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac models) for rent that customers can either pick up at specific sites around the city or have delivered.

GM added Chicago Express Drive in March. That feature provides short-term rentals of the Chevrolet Equinox ($99 per week) to Lyft drivers in the Windy City. Since its introduction, the program has expanded to 200 cars. The automaker will add Express Drive to Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. this year.

Maven+ provides on-demand car sharing for 5,000 people in upscale neighborhoods in New York City and Chicago. GM will expand Maven+ to certain communities in the Washington D.C. area, while Maven City will be available to all residents of the nation’s capital by the end of June. Both Maven+ and Maven City will be available in Boston in the next few months.

The Chevrolet Volt is the most popular model leased throughout the Maven program.

Source: GM

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