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by sliverstorm 5637 days ago
Good to know. A suggestion for your service, since you can access the driver records- give renters the option to refuse service to someone with X points on their licence. I know at least for me, I'd be much more comfortable knowing whoever I'm renting to has not been convicted of major moving violations.
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blaze 5637 days ago
Yeah, that's a good idea. Thx!

You may be interested in this: http://web.getaround.com/eligibility

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nickpinkston 5637 days ago
On the other hand, ZipCar denies me because I get a lot of speeding tickets even though the records show I've never been in any accident. We safe and conscientious, yet fast, drivers do exist, and I feel a little disenfranchised by the current offerings!
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sliverstorm 5637 days ago
Your personal driving habits and ZipCar aside, to be frank I think it's only fair to allow individuals to discriminate in who they rent their car to. Not by race or anything of course, but by life choices- in this example, disregard of the law.

Remember, your choice to speed is just that- a choice. Any negative repercussions you have brought upon yourself, happened as a result of your choices. I'm not judging you- it's not like I've never driven over the speed limit- but do remember it's a choice.

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nickpinkston 5637 days ago
Oh no - I'm fine with individual users saying it, but I'm saying I hope the company doesn't ban me all together.

I'd also like to be able to show them how many miles I drive a year (ALOT!) - mostly highway out of state, so I have a far higher chance than the average person.

A simple 18 months figure (ZipCar's) doesn't get the guy with one ticket 2 years ago who barely drives with no experience. Also, I'd like to be able to show something like my credit score as it's an indication of my level of responsibility. Of course - it's a pipe dream...

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