Verizon today announced a vehicle-sharing service that allows drivers to load an app on a smartphone or tablet to securely rent a car or truck.

The Verizon Auto Share service, to be available before the end of the year, doesn’t mean Verizon will be renting vehicles to the public. Instead, Verizon will work with vehicle rental companies and other businesses to provide its 4G LTE network to connect drivers to vehicles securely through managed certificates in a process that is enhanced by consulting from Verizon’s professional services team.

Pricing for the service hasn’t been announced, but businesses will be charged monthly based on how many vehicles are connected and whether they are equipped with Wi-Fi capability and other add-ons, said Mike Toto, director of business development and strategic planning for Verizon’s IoT Connected Solutions division.

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