Experts warn it could set an expectation that large companies can circumvent the government when legislation is passed that goes against their interests. Photo via Todd Lappin/Flickr. Millions of California voted to pass Proposition 22, classifying app-based drivers as gig workers, not employees. Backed by Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps such as Postmates, Prop 22 exempts… Continue reading California Voters Side with Uber, Lyft in Battle over Gig Worker Labor Laws
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Udrive Passes 1M Trips, Strengthens COVID Protocol
Each Udrive is equipped with the latest IOT technologies that digitize any car on its fleet and massively improve safety by removing all one to one human interaction when booking a vehicle, starting/ending a trip and entering/exiting the vehicle. Photo courtesy of Udrive. Udrive, a United Arab Emirate’s homegrown brand that provides pay-per-minute car rental service for… Continue reading Udrive Passes 1M Trips, Strengthens COVID Protocol
Hertz Obtains $1.65B in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
The financing will be provided by some of Hertz’s pre-petition first-lien lenders. Photo via Enjosmith/Flickr. Hertz Global Holdings Inc. today announced that it has secured commitments for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing totaling $1.65 billion and has filed a motion for approval of the financing by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. According to an 8-K SEC filing, Hertz… Continue reading Hertz Obtains $1.65B in Debtor-In-Possession Financing
Geotab Unveils Geotab Keyless, Paving Way for Fleet Vehicle Sharing
Geotab has established partnerships for Geotab Keyless with mobility technology companies Wunder Mobility, Ridecell, fleetster, Eccocar, and Moove Connected Mobility. Image courtesy of Geotab. Today global telematics provider Geotab unveiled Geotab Keyless, which integrates a secured digital key function with Geotab’s telematics data and fleet management platform. Announced at the company’s third annual Geotab Mobility Connect conference, the solution is designed to… Continue reading Geotab Unveils Geotab Keyless, Paving Way for Fleet Vehicle Sharing
Getaround Raises $140M, Announces C-Suite Hires
The money raised from this round will help fund connected car technology research, expand partnerships, and improve offerings to users. Photo via Depositphotos. Peer-to-peer carsharing group Getaround launched its $140 million Series E financing round, the company announced. This round is being led by PeopleFund and also includes financing from Reinvent Capital, Menlo Ventures, SoftBank, Braemar… Continue reading Getaround Raises $140M, Announces C-Suite Hires
Enterprise Launches Second Part of Rewards Promotion
Participants can earn a one-time bonus of 150 points when they apply existing points toward a free rental day Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise is launching Phase 2 of its “Plus Your Points” customer loyalty promotion, the rental agency announced. Phase 2 includes several new ways that promotion participants can earn bonus points, which are known… Continue reading Enterprise Launches Second Part of Rewards Promotion
ICRS Experience: Car Rental’s Digital Transformation in a Post COVID-19 World
This seminar at ICRS Experience draws expertise from the world’s largest car rental company and a leader in car rental technology. Digital transformation: What started as a hot topic before the pandemic is now a necessary component of business strategy. What will be the new norm for car rental, and more importantly, what new customer… Continue reading ICRS Experience: Car Rental’s Digital Transformation in a Post COVID-19 World
Hannk, Discovercars Integrate Data
Details of the next major car rental brokers collaborating with Hannk will be made in the next few days. Photo via Depositphotos. Today, Hannk announced a collaboration agreement with Discovercars, a company founded in 2013 as Discover Car Hire. The first phase of the collaboration is to integrate the systems of Discovercars with Hannk, allowing data content… Continue reading Hannk, Discovercars Integrate Data
Atlanta Authorities Extend Rent Relief for Airport Car Rental Agencies
The measure allows rental car companies to pay rent based off a portion of their revenue, rather than a flat rate. Photo via Depositphotos. The Atlanta City Council has extended rental relief for car rental agencies at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The measure allows rental car companies to pay rent based off a… Continue reading Atlanta Authorities Extend Rent Relief for Airport Car Rental Agencies
Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Denied License by Transport for London
Ola said it will appeal the decision. Photo via Pedro Szekely/Flickr. London authorities of denied Indian ride-hailing app Ola a new operating license, CNN reports. Transport for London (TfL) made the announcement on Sunday, citing safety concerns. The transportation authority claims unlicensed vehicles and drivers have made more than 1,000 trips on the app. TfL also… Continue reading Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Denied License by Transport for London