This is already the case in urban environments. Many people do not own cars but just use taxis. I think there are even some subscription taxi services too.
As for why this will probably never take on in less urban environments:
- 5-10 minute wait times (people are inpatient)
- Can't leave belongings in car
- Keeping the car clean would add cost to the service
> This is already the case in urban environments. Many people do not own cars but just use taxis. I think there are even some subscription taxi services too.
There are people that share a small garage of vehicles, or are members of a club that rents out a lot of vehicles on an hourly or daily basis. It seems like an economical choice for people that don't need a car every day, but sometimes. Plus, the assortment of cars is varied so they can probably get things like a van if they are going to move out of their apartment or something.
As for why this will probably never take on in less urban environments:
- 5-10 minute wait times (people are inpatient)
- Can't leave belongings in car
- Keeping the car clean would add cost to the service