24/7 Car-Sharing-Style Rental 'All Time Rent-a-Car' Opens First Station in Yokohama Area
Valuetope Inc. has opened its first Kanagawa location in Yokohama for its unmanned rental car service, which combines 24/7 availability with low pricing via a smartphone app.
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Valuetope Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Akio Sakuma), operator of the car-sharing-style LCC rental service 'All Time Rent-a-Car,' has opened its first station in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Following its expansion around major Yamanote Line stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro, this new opening in Yokohama—a key hub in Kanagawa—marks a significant step forward. The station is located within walking distance of the station, aimed at increasing brand awareness and improving convenience for a wider range of customers.
■ New Station
Heights Yokohama Dai-ichi Station (7-2 Daimachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa)
* 8-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station Kita-West Exit.
URL: https://alltime-rentacar.com/station/kanagawa/yokohama/
■ About All Time Rent-a-Car
All Time Rent-a-Car is an unmanned rental service that combines the 24/7 convenience of car-sharing with the low-cost pricing of traditional rentals. Using a single smartphone app for everything from searching and booking to pick-up and return, users are not restricted by store operating hours, making it a new type of low-cost, 24-hour rental service.
Official Website: https://alltime-rentacar.com/
Service Overview Video: https://youtu.be/rQtP1Swfgv0
■ Technologies Adopted
- Virtual Key: A smart lock system developed by IID Inc. and JigoWatts Inc., turning smartphones into vehicle keys.
- Kuruma Base: A mobility-as-a-service platform developed and operated by SmartValue Co., Ltd.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Valuetope Inc.
Representative: Akio Sakuma
Established: January 2020
Capital: 107,000,000 JPY
Location: 29-35 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business: Car-sharing-style rental car business
URL: https://www.valuetope.com/
Following its expansion around major Yamanote Line stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro, this new opening in Yokohama—a key hub in Kanagawa—marks a significant step forward. The station is located within walking distance of the station, aimed at increasing brand awareness and improving convenience for a wider range of customers.
■ New Station
Heights Yokohama Dai-ichi Station (7-2 Daimachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa)
* 8-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station Kita-West Exit.
URL: https://alltime-rentacar.com/station/kanagawa/yokohama/
■ About All Time Rent-a-Car
All Time Rent-a-Car is an unmanned rental service that combines the 24/7 convenience of car-sharing with the low-cost pricing of traditional rentals. Using a single smartphone app for everything from searching and booking to pick-up and return, users are not restricted by store operating hours, making it a new type of low-cost, 24-hour rental service.
Official Website: https://alltime-rentacar.com/
Service Overview Video: https://youtu.be/rQtP1Swfgv0
■ Technologies Adopted
- Virtual Key: A smart lock system developed by IID Inc. and JigoWatts Inc., turning smartphones into vehicle keys.
- Kuruma Base: A mobility-as-a-service platform developed and operated by SmartValue Co., Ltd.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Valuetope Inc.
Representative: Akio Sakuma
Established: January 2020
Capital: 107,000,000 JPY
Location: 29-35 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business: Car-sharing-style rental car business
URL: https://www.valuetope.com/
FAQ
What is the brand name of the 24/7 car-sharing service that opened its first station in Yokohama in 2024?
The brand name is All Time Rent-a-Car, operated by Valuetope Inc.
Which company launched the All Time Rent-a-Car service in the Yokohama area in 2024?
Valuetope Inc. launched the All Time Rent-a-Car service in Yokohama.
Where did Valuetope Inc. open its first All Time Rent-a-Car station in Kanagawa Prefecture?
Valuetope Inc. opened its first station in the Yokohama area.
How does All Time Rent-a-Car by Valuetope Inc. enable vehicle rentals in Yokohama?
It uses a smartphone app to provide unmanned, 24/7 rental access.
What feature distinguishes the All Time Rent-a-Car service launched by Valuetope in 2024?
It offers 24/7 availability with low pricing through a smartphone app.