The Entrepreneur Behind Sydney's Car-Sharing Boom: Alexander Munao's Success Story

In Sydney's competitive inner-city, one entrepreneur is single-handedly changing the rules of car rental. Alexander Munao, a Sydney-based entrepreneur, spotted a gap in the market and turned a simple idea—parking a single car in Chippendale—into a thriving, modern mobility business.

Today, that business is Chippendale Carshare Pty Ltd, a rapidly expanding 43-vehicle fleet with a projected annual turnover of more than $400,000 AUD. Munao has successfully built a formidable, community-driven business by blending digital-first thinking with a keen understanding of local needs.

"I saw an opportunity to build something modern — a car rental business that’s fully digital, flexible, and community-driven," Munao explains.

A Modern Model for Mobility

At the core of Alexander Munao's success is a rejection of the traditional car rental model. Instead of sinking capital into expensive physical lots, branches, and staff, he built his business to be lean, digital, and scalable.

By leveraging Turo's peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, Munao’s team manages the entire operation—from cleaning and maintenance to toll management and GPS tracking—all from a central, digital hub. This strategy has allowed him to expand rapidly across high-demand suburbs like Redfern, Ultimo, Surry Hills, Glebe, and Zetland, where the demand for short-term, flexible car hire is booming.

"We can scale faster than a traditional rental company because we don’t carry the same overheads," Munao says. "And because it’s all app-based, customers love the convenience."

From Fleet Builder to Community Enabler

Beyond his own success, Munao is now empowering other Sydney residents to turn their own idle vehicles into a source of passive income. His company's co-hosting program is a key part of his community-focused vision.

Through the program, Munao’s operations team manages all the day-to-day logistics for other car owners, from handling bookings and guest support to ensuring vehicle care. Co-hosts receive a 70% revenue share, with many earning $750 or more per month from a single car.

“We help people turn idle cars into cashflow,” Munao states. “Whether you have one car or five, we take care of everything.”

The Road Ahead

This focus on trust, technology, and five-star service has established Alexander Munao as a recognisable name in Sydney’s growing mobility scene. His plans for 2025 and beyond are ambitious, aiming to grow the fleet to 50–60 vehicles and expand his brand's reach through strategic SEO and community partnerships.

For Munao, this has always been about more than just cars; it's about pioneering a smarter, more flexible future for Australian mobility.

"Car ownership is expensive," he says. "We’re building a future where mobility is flexible, local, and powered by everyday Australians."

To learn more about Alexander Munao's story and his community-driven car rental service, visit chippocarshare.com.au.