With a fleet of 200 Jeep Renegades, mobility services firm Free2Move will present its carsharing services to the higher Portland, Ore., space.
The firm mentioned the Portland announcement displays progress, together with a 40% enhance in total automotive sharing exercise throughout the second half of final yr.
Free2Move, with a presence in 170 international locations and 1.2 million energetic prospects, will present its carsharing services to the higher Portland space starting late spring to early summer time. Portland is the newest in Free2Move’s markets that embody Washington D.C., Paris, Lisbon and Madrid.
The firm described Portland as a super location for its services, saying town has proven a constant dedication to different mobility.
Joining different mobility suppliers — together with scooters and bikes –—Free2Move mentioned it would work to guarantee Portland residents have varied private and public transportation choices.
Free2Move mentioned that with a couple of clicks on an app, its prospects will likely be ready to find a self-service automotive shut to them and reserve it for a couple of minutes, a couple of hours or for the day.
The firm’s West Coast growth follows the 2018 North American launch of Free2Move within the Washington D.C. space.
“With the knowledge and expertise we’ve learned in other markets and the great satisfaction of our customers, we look forward to providing the best possible experience to the residents of Portland,” Free2Move chief govt officer Brigitte Courtehoux mentioned in a information launch.
Portland Bureau of Transportation director, Chris Warner described Portland as a pioneer in carsharing.
“And Portlanders have enthusiastically embraced this way of getting around,” Warner mentioned. “We’re excited that Free2Move will be coming to our city and that more Portlanders will have another easy and convenient transportation option.”
Stellantis is the brand new father or mother firm for Free2Move.
“We are truly delighted to launch our Free2Move carsharing service in Portland,” Stellantis head of North American operations Mike Manley mentioned in a information launch. “Based on success of our Washington, D.C. operation, we’re sure that Portland will be our next great move.”