Method and apparatus for limited starting authorization

A method for limited starting authorization, the method comprising:

• connecting an authorized wireless device to a vehicle sharing system;
• sending a first command from the authorized wireless device to the vehicle sharing system;
• receiving a notification indicating that the authenticating device is enabled in response to the authorized wireless device being connected to the vehicle sharing system;
• and
• receiving a notification indicating that the authenticating device is disabled in response to at least one from among attempted access to an unauthorized part of the vehicle, a second command being received from the authorized wireless device, and a timer being expired.

An apparatus for providing limited starting authorization, the apparatus comprising:

• at least one memory comprising computer executable instructions;
• and
• at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions, the computer executable instructions causing the at least one processor to:
• determine whether an authorized wireless device is connected to a vehicle sharing system and whether a first command is received from the authorized wireless device;
• in response to determining that the authorized wireless device is connected to the vehicle sharing system and that the first command is received from the authorized wireless device, set a timer to a predetermined value, enable an authenticating device and notify of the enabling of the authenticating device;
• and
• in response to determining that attempted access to an unauthorized part of the vehicle has occurred, a second command is received from the authorized wireless device, or the timer has expired, disable the authenticating device and notify of the disabling of the authenticating device.