Zoomcar Holdings, Inc., the NASDAQ-listed marketplace for self-drive car sharing, has unveiled its new unified app designed to upgrade the car-sharing experience for both Guests and Hosts.
The enhanced app offers over 10 feature upgrades aimed at increasing the number of cars and Hosts on the platform, promising a faster and smoother user experience.
Previously, Zoomcar operated with two separate apps: the Zoomcar app, used by over 10 million Guests to book from a selection of more than 25,000 cars, and the Zoomcar Host app, used by over 20,000 Hosts to manage their car listings. With the new unified app, Guests can seamlessly transition into becoming Hosts, and Hosts can book cars as Guests, simplifying the process with a single platform.
The new app includes a “Guest Favourites” feature, showcasing top-rated and frequently booked cars to enhance booking reliability with trustworthy reviews. For Hosts, the app offers improved control over their listings, including the ability to manage multiple cars, monitor real-time rankings, set minimum booking durations, opt-out of bookings, and enable automatic listing extensions. New Hosts can also opt for the installation of a GPS tracker and keyless entry device upon signing up.
“We’ve been listening to our Hosts and designed the unified app to provide more controls and encourage car sharing as a growing business in India,” said Hiroshi Nishijima, CEO of Zoomcar. “The timing of this launch is perfect, as we see rising demand for the Independence Day long weekend.”
Vishal Ramrakhyani, Head of Engineering at Zoomcar, added, “Our teams have developed a unified app integrating all functionalities required by both Guests and Hosts. Features like ‘Guest Favourites’ and easy car listing control make the platform more intuitive and user-friendly.”
In their annual report for the fiscal year ending March 2024, Zoomcar reported an increase in their platform’s average trip rating to 4.66 out of 5 and a 12% rise in net revenue, from $8.83 million to $9.90 million. The launch of the unified app reflects Zoomcar’s commitment to enhancing its services and providing a superior experience for both Guests and Hosts.
Download the new Zoomcar app from the App Store or Google Play Store to experience the updated features.
