HyreCar

HyreCar

Carsharing marketplace linking owners with drivers

Overview

HyreCar runs a carsharing marketplace aimed at the ridesharing industry. It connects private car owners who have idle vehicles with rideshare drivers who need cars to work for services like Uber and Lyft. This creates a two-sided platform where owners can earn money from cars that would sit unused, while drivers gain access to reliable rental cars without buying them. The platform operates online, matching owners and drivers, handling bookings and payments, and providing insurance for each rental. Revenue comes from fees charged to both sides: a share of the rental income for the owners and a service fee from the drivers, plus a commercial fleet solution for businesses with multiple vehicles. HyreCar’s goal is to expand the availability of car access for ridesharing by making car rentals flexible, affordable, and easy to manage for both individual owners and fleet operators.

About HyreCar

Simplify's Rating
Why HyreCar is rated
F
Rated D- on Competitive Edge
Rated F on Growth Potential
Rated D- on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$51.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Getaround's March 2023 purchase preserved HyreCar assets instead of immediate liquidation.
  • The gig-driver rental niche still addresses Uber and Lyft supply shortages.
  • HyreCar's insurance and claims workflow remains a reusable template for car-sharing marketplaces.

What critics are saying

  • Getaround shut down HyreCar's U.S. business on February 11, 2025.
  • HyreCar's Chapter 7 conversion on August 29, 2023 erased standalone operating value.
  • Any employer dependence on HyreCar is existentially dead; no independent platform remains.

What makes HyreCar unique

  • HyreCar specialized in rideshare-ready rentals for Uber and Lyft drivers.
  • Its marketplace matched idle vehicles with gig demand and fleet-scale supply.
  • Getaround bought HyreCar for $9.45 million in March 2023, validating the niche.

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Funding

Total Funding

$51.3M

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Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

Competitive salary & company stock grants

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

Quarterly Mental health days

401K

Unlimited PTO & paid company holidays

Professional training & education reimbursement

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-36%

1 year growth

-36%

2 year growth

-35%
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