Turo (company)

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/turo--company-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the business model?Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace connecting private car owners with renters
2. What is the founding location?San Francisco, California, USA
3. What is Turo?Turo is a website and app where people can borrow cars from other people instead of renting from a big company.
4. How does Turo work?You search online for a car you want, read pictures and reviews, then book it. The owner and renter talk through Turo to hand over the keys.

Peer-to-peer (P2P): A decentralized network architecture where participants share resources directly with each other.
Sharing Economy: An economic model based on sharing underutilized assets, often facilitated by digital platforms.
Carsharing Marketplace: An online platform that connects individuals who want to rent cars with those who own them.
Disruptor: A company or innovation that significantly alters an existing market or industry.