Glossary

The common terms below are grouped by topic, each with a short explanation. If you come across an unfamiliar term, you can look it up here first.

On-Demand Car Rental: On-demand car rental means users book a vehicle through an app or online platform only when they need it and return it after use, without having to own the car long-term or bear the full cost of owning one.
Urban Mobility Sharing: Urban mobility sharing refers to residents using vehicles, bicycles, public transport and other means of transport on a shared basis rather than owning them individually, which reduces idle private cars and makes better use of city roads.
Short-term car rental: Short-term car rental is a rental model charged by the hour or by the day, suited to short trips, last-minute needs, or situations where a vehicle is needed only for a limited period.
Shared electric vehicles: Shared electric vehicles are battery-powered cars that multiple users can rent on demand. Before use, users generally need to check the battery level, charging status and the driving range available.
Car-sharing fees: Car-sharing fees are the charges users pay to rent a vehicle, usually including time- or mileage-based charges, insurance, add-on service fees and other related costs.
Car-sharing parking: Car-sharing parking refers to the arrangement for shared vehicles to be parked at designated locations or specific zones. Users must return vehicles to the spots set by the platform so as not to disrupt traffic or other users.
Car sharing: Car sharing is a mobility model in which multiple users take turns using the same vehicle. Users do not need to buy or keep a car long-term and only pay for the actual time or distance used.
Car-sharing insurance: Car-sharing insurance is the protection provided for shared vehicles during the rental period, covering accidental losses or third-party liability. The exact scope of cover is subject to the relevant policy terms.
Car-sharing member: A car-sharing member is a user who has registered and agreed to the platform's terms. Members usually enjoy vehicle booking, exclusive offers and related rights, with specifics depending on each platform's membership arrangements.
Self-drive car rental: Self-drive car rental means the renter drives the rented vehicle personally without hiring a driver, and is responsible for driving safely and complying with road traffic rules.