Car sharing in Naples, 50 electric cars arrive: this is how it works

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Car sharing with electric cars and many advantages arrives in Naples. Here are the prices and how to use the app!

Finally active also a Naples electric car sharing thanks to Amicar sharing, the first service of this type in the city and which integrates the transport that generally takes place with private cars, public transport and taxis.

This is the shared service of electric cars and is promoted by Gesco. At the moment it started with a car park 50 cars, model Peugeot 208 and within a year, towards spring 2021, they will increase to 80.

The service was presented on 10 June 2020 with great enthusiasm. Let's see all the details.

Electric car sharing: how to use the App

The cars of friend they are distributed throughout the territory and the service is bookable through the App of the same name, which you can download on the Amicar official site. It is essential to have it on your smartphone otherwise the service cannot be used.

You register by sending one driving license photo and a selfie in addition to the data of a credit card, debit card or prepaid card for payments. In your profile there will also be a space with a piggy bank with bonus, discounts e promotions.

Once you have booked the car, you will have it 20 minutes to reach it. The charging time will start only after opening the door and, to find the places where you can collect the car, simply consult the convenient geolocation map.

You can pick them up and return them comfortably to parking with blue stripes or in partner car parks.

Car sharing prices

The rate per minute is 30 cents per minute, while the price daily is 90 euros.

In addition, you get a bonus of 3 or 5 euros if you carry out some operations indicated in the app for particular situations (for example if less than 50 km of autonomy are indicated during the rental.

Traveling safely: mask and sanitization

During this Coronavirus pandemic period, special rules must also be followed to use car sharing. Driving you must wear mask and gloves and the cars are equipped with sanitizing product vaporizers to carry out self-sanitization. There is also a dispenser with sanitizing gel.

In any case, the Gesco company will carry out the sanitation with biweekly frequency.

Free parking with electric cars

In addition to having the advantage of being environmentally friendly, the electric car also allows you to park for free on the blue lines and in the partner car parks. Furthermore, the stamp duty is not paid and, as mentioned, it does not pollute and is very silent.

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Written by Fabiana Bianchi
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