Fetch rentals is a new service that aims to make it easier for those without a car to move furniture and other bulky items. Fetch exclusively offers trucks and delivery vans for hourly or daily rentals. It's similar to Zipcar and other car on-demand rental services in that it offers a self-serve model. However, it's different in that there's no membership fee whatsoever. Gas and insurance are also included in the rental price.
Fetch Rentals fills a gap that exists between on-demand car rental apps and traditional rental agencies. It should appeal to those who just need a truck or van for an hour or two, not every week or for an entire weekend. Currently Fetch rentals are only available in the Atlanta, Georgia, area but there are plans to expand.
Self-Service Truck Rentals
Fetch Rentals Simplifies Moving with On-demand Trucks and Vans
Trend Themes
1. Self-service Truck Rentals - Disruptive innovation opportunity to further simplify car rental services by offering an on-demand self-service model without membership fees, while offering trucks and delivery vans for short-term rentals.
2. Hourly Rentals - Providing hourly based rentals for trucks and delivery vans creates a new trend that can tap into a previously underserved market.
3. Inclusive Rentals - Inclusion of gas and insurance as part of the rental price is a potential disruptive trend that could further simplify car rental services.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can take advantage of this trend by investing in on-demand and self-service rental services that cater to specific needs of customers.
2. Logistics and Delivery Industry - By focusing on short-term rentals for last-mile delivery, logistics and delivery industry can take advantage of this trend to improve their service and increase customer satisfaction.
3. Shared Economy Industry - The shared economy industry can explore opportunities to disrupt the car rental market further by offering on-demand, self-service rental options with inclusive pricing.