Car sharing is redefining urban mobility. Rent by the hour. Unlock by app. Drive. Return. It offers the perfect contactless, keyless rental experience.
But behind every seamless user experience is powerful technology working in the background.
RentalMatics provides specialist car sharing telematics designed to power modern shared mobility operations. Our platform delivers real-time fleet visibility, a contactless, keyless rental experience, automation and data-driven insights that help car sharing operators increase utilisation, strengthen security and maximise profitability.
This is not generic fleet tracking. It is telematics built for car sharing.
GoCar – Europe’s Car Sharing Success Story
GoCar, Ireland’s largest car and van sharing service, operates nearly 1,000 car and van sharing locations nationwide and was an early adopter of telematics technology.
By leveraging real-time tracking, remote access and data analytics, GoCar has scaled its operations while maintaining a seamless member experience.
RentalMatics is proud to support long-term car sharing partners who use telematics as a foundation for growth.
What Is Telematics for Car Sharing?
Car sharing telematics combines GPS tracking, on-board diagnostics and remote vehicle control to enable fully automated, self-service rentals, that are often contactless and keyless.
Telematics is what enables car sharing businesses to operate 24/7 without physical key handovers or staffed rental desks. It transforms vehicles into connected, revenue-generating assets.
Our telematics platform monitors:
Live vehicle location
Odometer and trip data
Fuel levels and EV battery health
Driver behaviour
Impact detection and crash data
Journey history
Real-time availability
Remote lock / unlock
Enable a Fully Automated, Keyless Car Rental Experience
Modern car sharing depends on frictionless digital access. Our platform enables:
- App-based vehicle unlocking and locking
- Remote immobilisation where required
- Automated booking validation
- Seamless vehicle handover without staff intervention
Customers can locate, unlock and start their vehicle using their smartphone, creating a smooth, self-service experience. For operators, this reduces labour costs, improves scalability and enables expansion into new locations without physical infrastructure.
Increase Utilisation with Real-Time Demand Intelligence
Utilisation is everything in car sharing. If a vehicle sits idle in the wrong location, revenue is lost. Our car sharing fleet management software allows operators to:
- Identify high-demand zones in real time
- Reposition vehicles dynamically
- Analyse historical booking trends
- Optimise fleet size and distribution
- Adjust pricing based on demand forecasting
By using telematics data to guide decision-making, operators can increase rental frequency and maximise return on fleet investment.
“Find My Car” Accuracy
In dense urban environments, precision matters. RentalMatics provides highly accurate vehicle location data, enabling “Find My Car” functionality directly within your car sharing app. Users can quickly locate their reserved vehicle, reducing confusion, support calls and delayed bookings.
A smoother user journey leads to higher retention and stronger brand trust.
Proactive Vehicle Health Monitoring
Downtime is revenue loss. Our platform continuously monitors vehicle health data, allowing operators to:
- Schedule preventative maintenance
- Prioritise heavily used vehicles for servicing
- Reduce unexpected breakdowns
- Improve fleet availability
Usage-based cleaning is also enabled through telematics insights. Operators can identify which vehicles and locations experience the highest turnover and deploy cleaning resources accordingly.
Optimise EV Car Sharing Fleets
Electric vehicles are particularly well suited to urban car sharing models, where shorter journeys and city-based usage align naturally with EV performance.
Our telematics platform enables operators to monitor battery levels in real time, analyse trip patterns to determine the optimal balance between EV and ICE vehicles, identify charging behaviour trends, and support ESG and CO₂ reporting requirements.
With accurate operational data at their fingertips, car sharing operators can make informed fleet mix decisions that reduce emissions while maintaining availability, reliability and overall operational efficiency.
Why Choose RentalMatics for Car Sharing Telematics?
The shared mobility market is competitive and fast-moving. Operators who rely on manual oversight and static planning will fall behind. Those who adopt intelligent, connected car sharing telematics will lead.
We are not just a tracking provider. We are a strategic technology partner for ambitious car sharing operators.