Car Next Door ride sharing platform says new users can make up to $2000 in their first month

Steve Ktori is expecting to pocket $1500 following his first month renting out his car on a ride sharing platform new to Tasmania, and the state government is incentivising more locals to join. FIND OUT MORE >>

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STEVE Ktori is expecting to pocket $1500 following his first month renting out his car on a ride sharing app new to Tasmania.

The Mount Nelson local had used Car Next Door when travelling interstate, borrowing a local’s vehicle to sight-see at a low cost.

Mr Ktori was among the first to register his car to the app in late December when the platform launched to combat the Tasmanian rental car shortage, which turned off potential tourists with price gouging and booked out stock.

“All of my bookings have been for multiple-days, I’ve had two bookings completed and two confirmed for this month,” he said.

Mount Nelson local Steve Ktori is benefiting from the new Car Next Door service which is now operating in Tasmania. Picture: Eddie Safarik

“It’s been great and because of the demand we’ve been able to charge a little bit more than the normal rate, and the car’s been looked after by everyone.”

Mr Ktori said his family has three cars – one main vehicle, a medium-sized Volkswagen he only uses once or twice a week and a more indulgent Peugeot race car.

“The money from sharing the Volkswagen justifies having that silly race car,” he said.

“Whenever I need the Volkswagen I can easily block out that time so it’s not bookable.

“I ask for at least six hours notice for bookings, they’ve all come from interstate travellers so far.

“The borrowers are required to take photos of the cars and photos of the odometer and upload them onto the app.”

The platform has received 1275 Tasmanian sign ups since its launch with several owners expected to earn between $1000 and $2000 in their first month.

Car Next Door CEO Will Davies said Tasmania had “the strongest interest we have seen since launching in any state in Australia”.

“We think that opening up this opportunity to make use of local cars is going to boost the tourist economy and keep those car hire dollars in local people’s pockets.”

The Tasmanian government has waived extra registration fees for cars registered on the app before the end of January. More information and how to sign up at carnextdoor.com.au and transport.tas.gov.au/registration.