“We’re excited to bring what we’ve learned to Zipcar where we’ll be working on a number of projects to drive the future of mobility further and faster,” they wrote in a blog post. Californian fleet management startup Local Motion revealed on Tuesday that it had been purchased by Zipcar for an undisclosed sum . Prior to the acquisition , Local Motion raised $ 6 m from multiple investors including Andreessen Horowtiz . Local Motion was founded in 2011 with the intention of bringing car - sharing to corporate fleets , making it easier for employees to use a company car without having to get keys or spend time trying to figure out which vehicle is available . The Local Motion team can now work with employees on new , undisclosed assignments .
Californian fleet management startup Local Motion revealed on Tuesday that it had been purchased by Zipcar for an undisclosed sum . Prior to the acquisition , Local Motion raised $ 6 m from multiple investors including Andreessen Horowtiz . Local Motion was founded in 2011 with the intention of bringing car - sharing to corporate fleets , making it easier for employees to use a company car without having to get keys or spend time trying to figure out which vehicle is available . The Local Motion team can now work with employees on new , undisclosed assignments .