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Sprynt's fleet of electric cars comes without charge for passengers

Published Sun, Jul 9, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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HOW does a startup get attention in the crowded field of ride-hailing apps? Sprynt, the latest entrant to the field in the Washington region, hopes to do so by offering free rides.

The Arlington, Virginia-based company launched last month with a fleet of four electric vehicles that resemble a cross between London's famous black taxis and giant golf carts. The company is targeting customers who need a lift "when it's too far to walk but too close to drive".

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