[5] In 2012, Getaround began serving Portland, Oregon with the aid of a $1.725 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration.

[11] In May 2022, Getaround announced an agreement to merge with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to start selling shares of the organization on the New York Stock Exchange.

Getaround US received criticism among its current and prospective vehicle owner operators, greatly reducing availability for customers.

On February 11, 2025, Getaround announced the cessation of its U.S. operations while maintaining its European business, citing liquidity challenges.

In February 2020, the Washington Post reported that thieves were finding available cars using the Getaround mobile app, which displayed the exact locations of vehicles for rent.

[19] In February 2020, NBC News interviewed eight Getaround users whose cars had been stolen, damaged, seized by police as evidence, or otherwise misused.