Upshift

Standing room only turnout at my presentation of Upshift robocar subscriptions at the #DiscoverMobility event with Koito North American Lighting, Inc. yesterday at Plug and Play Tech Center Thank you so much for the opportunity to share our vision for the future of car leasing in the autonomous era with corporates, startups, and investors. Many thanks to the Koito & PNP Team: Mark Wilcox | Joe Messmer, MBA | Ryosuke Hara | shota mochizuki | Sakura Grant | Aitana Hierro | Kristyn Coons | Jacqueline Pham | Kishor Veerashekar | Clara de Ros #Mobility #Innovation #Upshift #PlugAndPlay #Autonomous

Come hear our CEO Ezra Goldman talk about Upshift's vision for the future of car leasing in the autonomous era TOMORROW at Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, CA 12-1pm (or watch virtually via video link). Details and registration link: ??? Koito Discover Mobility Presents - Upshift : Drive The Future ??? Come hear from Ezra Goldman, CO-Founder and CEO of Upshift, an easy alternative to owning a car. Save time and money with their transparent monthly plans that include everything you need like full coverage insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance. Whenever you need a car, Upshift will deliver a new clean hybrid to your door. When you return we'll park and store it for you. ?? You drive – leave the rest to us ?? ?? Time : From 1200 (noon) - 1300 PST ?? Date : February 20th ?? Place: Plug&Play HQ -Sunnyvale (440 North Wolfe Road 3rd Floor Team Room Sunnyvale, CA 94085) ?? This IN-PERSON and ONLINE event is free for everyone. ?? All IN-PERSON guest will be welcomed to ?? lunch and ?? beverages on a "first-come first-served" basis ?? ?? RSVP ?? ?? #northamericanlighting hashtag #koitomanufacturing hashtag #sakuragrant hashtag #plugandplaymobility hashtag #joemessmer hashtag #discovermobility https://lnkd.in/gvw2DZZw

If you are wondering about Upshift's differentiation vs carshare, go ahead and read this Reddit thread from San Franciscans about why they are glad to see Getaround shut down. It was a horrible user experience which led many to just give up and buy cars they rarely need to use. We decided to start a company to make a predictable, reliable service that just works every time. If you know anyone looking for a new solution in SF, promo code GETUPSHIFT will get them $100 off if they want to try Upshift at www.upshiftcars.com #carshare #p2pcarshare https://lnkd.in/g8JnBMHJ

?? Getaround’s Exit Proves Carsharing Needs a Reset. Getaround is winding down U.S. operations—and it’s no surprise. Users faced constant frustrations: outdated cars, poor maintenance, cleanliness issues, and frequent no-shows. Enter Upshift. We built our service to solve?exactly?these problems: ??Managed fleet:?Professionally maintained, clean, and fueled. ??Always available:?No more “where’s my car?” surprises. ??Predictable & flexible:?Guaranteed available—hassle-free. Many Upshift members use our service multiple times a week…?for years - and don’t rave about “standout moments” because reliability is the norm. That’s how you replace car ownership. Join the movement for smarter mobility. #Carsharing #FutureOfMobility P.S. Tired of rolling the dice with rentals? We’ve got your back.

https://lnkd.in/gnRTtkWr

The recent decision by General Motors to shut down its Cruise robotaxi division marks a major turning point in the autonomous vehicle (AV) landscape. Tesla’s upcoming "cybertaxi" fleet will reportedly include teleoperation—remote human drivers stepping in when the system struggles. At Upshift, we see teleoperation as the next logical step toward autonomy.?Read our latest article to learn more here: #av #autonomousvehicles #robotaxi #autonomous https://lnkd.in/gYvb6w5k

General Motors Cruise shutting down and Tesla incorporating tele-operations for their cybertaxi fleet are both validation that the Upshift strategy of tele-operating our robocar subscription service is the right path.

Are you feeling the weight of car ownership in San Francisco? ???? Discover the common challenges faced by urban drivers and how Upshift can provide the freedom you’ve been searching for! Our latest article dives deep into the struggles of parking woes, high costs, and environmental concerns, while showcasing how our innovative service offers flexible vehicle access without the burdens of traditional ownership. Join us in building a smarter way to drive in the city! Read the full article here:

We asked Perplexity AI "what is the future of car leasing in the #autonomous era?" "The future of car leasing in the autonomous era is likely to involve flexible subscription models that cater to changing consumer needs for mobility. As autonomous vehicles become more prevalent, traditional leasing may evolve into services that offer on-demand access to self-driving cars, allowing users to pay for usage rather than ownership." Nailed it. That's exactly what we're building Upshift. Join our robocar subscription waitlist at https://lnkd.in/gemiY4Sh Subscribe to a car that’s delivered in minutes by a remote driver. Drive yourself – or we drive you. Our remote drivers can can also valet park and drive your car to run your errands, even if you aren’t in the car. Perfect for longer trips where rideshare and transit don’t get you there. Coming to San Francisco in Q1 2025...

Want to experience a remote control car ride??We are doing tele-operations demo rides today with QIBUS between 3-5pm PT at Plug and Play in Sunnyvale, CA. Join via video call from 3pm-3:15pm here:?https://lnkd.in/gawSdW4v If 3pm PT doesn't work for you, email [email protected] for a time slot (5-15 min) to join a remote control car ride via video call or in person.