Tuesday 31 May 2011

Website (or IT) to facilitate asset sharing

Airbnb for spare rooms. RelayRides and Getaround for cars. What other assets to we own that we'd be happy to rent out? What other assets do we own that are so expensive that other people would rent rather than buy? What other assets do we own that someone else doesn't have the space to store? What other assets do we own that someone else doesn't have with them because they're travelling?
  • Garden/Home improvement tools - lawnmower; chainsaw; hedge trimmer
  • Camping equipment
  • Yachts, boats, canoes
  • Trailers
  • Bikes
  • Motorbikes
  • Computers
  • Any hobby-related kit
  • Workshop space (and tools)
  • Garages
The role of IT/website/smartphones: connecting people. People list what they have for rent; other people search to find what they want to rent.

1 comment:

adreama said...

One possible feature of this service would be holding a deposit for a rental. The deposit cannot be released without the consent of both parties.

Another useful aspect would be a feedback system on lessors and lessees, and on the quality of the leased asset.