From now on, 17-year-olds can rent shared cars from GreenMobility

GreenMobility is lowering its minimum rental age to 17, allowing young drivers with a valid license to use shared cars under a new policy.

Kasper Gjedsted, CEO of GreenMobility, announced the change, which aligns with new regulations allowing 17-year-olds to drive without a chaperone between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. The car-sharing service has implemented specific safety measures for these younger drivers. Their access is restricted to driving only within these permitted hours, with a digital lock preventing rentals from 7:45 p.m. onwards. Furthermore, 17-year-olds will initially only have access to GreenMobility's Renault Zoe models, a measure intended to help them gain experience in smaller vehicles before potentially graduating to larger ones like vans.

Parental consent is mandatory for any 17-year-old wishing to rent a car, and the young drivers will be reminded of the rules each time they book a vehicle. GreenMobility, in collaboration with its insurance provider, has conducted a risk assessment. According to Gjedsted, the analysis suggests that 17-year-old drivers do not present a significantly higher risk of accidents compared to 18-year-olds. He noted that these young drivers often exhibit surprisingly careful driving habits.

The company employs continuous monitoring systems to track vehicle speed and driving behavior. Drivers receive warnings for infractions, and in severe cases, can be blocked from the system. These warnings are typically issued after the fact, but real-time alerts are also possible for egregious violations. Importantly, GreenMobility maintains a single, uniform rental price regardless of the driver's age, meaning it will not be more expensive for 17-year-olds to rent their vehicles. The company operates shared car services in Copenhagen and Aarhus, facilitating millions of trips annually.

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