Interesting stuff - At least they are trying something!
"The program, called car2go, would allow registered users to pick up an available Smart, use it for as long as needed, and return it to designated locations in the city. A pilot with 200 Smart ForTwo cars will be run with Austin city employees."
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Daimler plans to offer a pilot Smart car rental program in Texas
Zetsche also says that they "are not giving up" on smart in the US.