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BMW to let car owners rent out vehicles like 'Airbnb on wheels'

Rather than having a car sit for hours on the curb, BMW AGs Mini brand plans to help its customers turn idle downtime into cash.

By Elisabeth Behrmann | Updated on April 25, 2016
Mini plans soon to make its new cars available with devices that enable owners to rent out their vehicles, like Airbnb Inc. does with spare rooms and empty apartments. (Photo: Bloomberg)

(Bloomberg) – Rather than having a car sit for hours on the curb, BMW AG’s Mini brand plans to help its customers turn idle downtime into cash.

Mini plans soon to make its new cars available with devices that enable owners to rent out their vehicles, like Airbnb Inc. does with spare rooms and empty apartments. The system includes features that accept payment and track the vehicle to make sure the renter doesn’t go for a one-way joyride.

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