Zoomcar Partners With CARS24 To Raise The Bar On Self-Drive Car Quality And Safety Through Tech-Enabled Inspections

Bangalore, India /PRNewswire/ - Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. ('Zoomcar' or the 'Company') (OTCQX: ZCAR), India's largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, today announced a strategic partnership with CARS24, a leading platform for used car transactions in India, to bring industry-grade vehicle inspection and tracking standards to the self-drive car-sharing space.

As part of this collaboration, CARS24 will conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and install GPS tracking devices on newly onboarded host vehicles, ensuring greater transparency, safety, and guest satisfaction. The pilot will initially cover host vehicles in Delhi, with the potential to expand based on results.

With a high volume of monthly bookings and increasing demand for reliable self-drive experiences, this initiative is designed to proactively minimize mechanical issues, guest dissatisfaction, and operational disruptions.

"At Zoomcar, enhancing the guest experience is a constant priority," said Anirudh Lamba, Head – Brand & Partnerships at Zoomcar. "This partnership allows us to introduce an added layer of safety, accountability, and transparency, ensuring every vehicle meets a higher standard before it goes live on our platform."

CARS24's certified professionals will perform comprehensive quality checks covering key mechanical, electrical, and safety systems including brakes, engine condition, lighting, tyre health, and overall roadworthiness. Vehicles that meet the standards will be marked as 'verified' on the platform. For guests, this tag serves as an assurance of quality, and for new verified hosts, it unlocks greater earning potential.

With this partnership, Zoomcar will equip its vehicles with advanced GPS tracking devices. These devices will enable real-time tracking in the event of unauthorised use and allow for continuous monitoring of driver behavior, thereby promoting safer driving practices.

Gajendra Jangid, Co-Founder and CMO at CARS24, said, "We've inspected over a million cars across India, and one thing is clear, trust in used vehicles is built on transparency and data. The self-drive rental space has grown rapidly, but quality standards haven't kept pace." He further added, "Through this partnership with Zoomcar, we are bringing the same inspection rigour that powers India's used car ecosystem to a new category, giving hosts more control, and guests more confidence."

This partnership is part of Zoomcar's broader push to improve asset quality across its platform. With over 25,000 cars onboarded to date and a growing pool of new hosts, initiatives like these not only ensure better guest experiences but also safeguard host investments and enhance host loyalty.

About Zoomcar
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Zoomcar is India's leading peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, connecting Hosts with Guests across 90+ cities. The platform promotes affordable, flexible, and sustainable urban mobility while empowering individuals to become mobility micro-entrepreneurs.

About CARS24
Founded in 2015, CARS24 is already one of India's largest auto-tech companies. But this is just the beginning. Our vision is to grow 100x in the next five years, seizing the rare opportunity to build a $300 billion enterprise in India.

By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we aim to revolutionize mobility and positively transform lives across India and beyond. Our approach is grounded in solving for scale, ensuring simplicity, and embracing sustainability in every facet of the automotive ecosystem. From empowering customers to driving industry-wide change, we are building the future of mobility today.

We are on the journey of a lifetime and seeking those who share our hunger for growth and innovation.