ReachNow scraps car rental service in Seattle and Portland
ReachNow has scrapped its car-rental services in Seattle and Portland following a corporate “realignment”, says The Seattle Times.
ReachNow offered rentals for BMWs and Mini Coopers and launched a ride-hailing service last year.
In May, the company announced to some of its customers that it was shutting down its ride-hailing service, saying that its third-party vendor could no longer support their business.
Last November, ReachNow - a BMW subsidiary - integrated car-sharing and ride-hailing int
July 25, 2019
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ReachNow offered rentals for BMWs and Mini Coopers and launched a ride-hailing service last year.
In May, the company announced to some of its customers that it was shutting down its ride-hailing service, saying that its third-party vendor could no longer support their business.
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According to ReachNow, members who signed up to the service since the start of 2019 will receive a refund on their $15 sign-up fee.
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