SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Content and Apps for Automotive Conference hosted by Telematics Update in San Diego, MyCityWay CEO Puneet Mehta announced a partnership with BMW’s DriveNow car sharing program that will integrate the company’s location-based, situationally-aware mobile platform into the automaker’s fleet of vehicles in San Francisco. Designed to help users explore, enjoy and navigate major cities, MyCityWay will be installed in each of the 70 DriveNow BMW ActiveE electric vehicles.
The MyCityWay integration will focus on providing situationally-aware local discovery and relevant information based on location, needs and other real-time factors. The service will act as a one-stop shop to provide information including weather, traffic, parking, nearby events, dining and nightlife options, public transit updates, etc. The benefit of having these assets brought together under one umbrella and interacting with each other is that users, for example, will not only be able to search for a nearby restaurant, but then also find directions, check traffic patterns and live traffic cameras, and locate available street or garage parking nearby.
“The telematics industry is moving from a car-centric model to a user-centric model,” said Mehta. “What MyCityWay provides through DriveNow is the ability to connect the dots on their daily needs across various verticals, access to real-time information and a personalized view of a driver’s surroundings – all of which are key to the consumer experience.”
“DriveNow’s partnership with MyCityWay dovetails perfectly with BMW’s overarching goal to become the leading provider of premium mobility services,” said Rich Steinberg, CEO of DriveNow. “The localized services and connectivity provided by MyCityWay will serve to enhance the driver experience for our customers and make finding their way around San Francisco easier and more enjoyable.”
DriveNow is a premium car sharing service launched by BMW is San Francisco last summer. The DriveNow fleet currently consists of 70 fully-electric ActiveE vehicles located at ten DriveNow stations around the San Francisco Bay Area, including hubs serving the Silicon Valley, SFO and Oakland International Airports. DriveNow stations in SF are close to many BART, MUNI and bike-sharing stations. After registering online or in person at one of the stations, DriveNow members can locate and book available cars using the DriveNow web site or mobile app, and pick up and return the car to the same – or any other – DriveNow Station.
About MyCityWay:
Founded in December 2009, MyCityWay, based in New York City, is a mobile tech company that produces self-learning, highly personalized mobile interfaces and apps that guide residents and visitors through their daily experiences in the city. Today, the company’s apps service has grown significantly connecting with millions of consumers in over 85 cities around the world. MyCityWay’s enterprise mobility platform delivers unique mobile apps and targeted engagement for major brands in media, auto, travel & hospitality, and events. For more information visit our website www.mycityway.com.
About DriveNow:
Launched in June 2012 in San Francisco, DriveNow is a flexible, premium car-sharing program offering the opportunity to drive BMW’s first all-electric vehicle, the BMW ActiveE with zero emission driving. The fleet of 70 ActiveE vehicles is located at ten DriveNow Stations around the San Francisco Bay Area, including hubs serving the Silicon Valley, SFO and Oakland International Airports. DriveNow is part of BMW i, a BMW brand focused on developing sustainable premium mobility solutions. Richard Steinberg is the CEO of DriveNow. For more information visit DriveNow online at www.drive-now.com