Uber previously trialed the rental scheme in Australia and France. Photo via Depositphotos. Uber users in the United Kingdon will soon be able to rent vehicles thanks to a new partnership with CarTrawler, The Verge reports. Through the “Uber Rent” button in the Uber app, users will be able to browse vehicles, select a rental… Continue reading Uber Partners with CarTrawler for UK Vehicle Rentals
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Sixt Launches Subscription Service in U.S.
Customers can choose their preferred vehicle category, mileage allowance, protection package and more to fulfill their mobility needs and can sign-up today to drive tomorrow. Photo via Sixt. Sixt is now offering a flexible form of individual mobility in the United States with its new product Sixt+. The car subscriptionplan allows customers access to a vehicle… Continue reading Sixt Launches Subscription Service in U.S.
AutoX Launches Robotaxi Fleet in Shanghai
The company will begin by deploying a fleet of 100 robotaxis. Photo via Marianna/Flickr. Autonomous vehicle company AutoX signed a partnership with the City of Shanghai at the the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, to jointly launch the first commercial robotaxi fleet in China. The company will begin by deploying a fleet of 100 robotaxis. In June,… Continue reading AutoX Launches Robotaxi Fleet in Shanghai
Turo Car Masks Promotes Wearing Face Masks in Public
Turo has designed the new Turo Car Masks and is working with manufacturers to make them available to top hosts as a way to promote travel safety this summer and beyond. Photo via Turo. To promote travel safety and the importance of wearing a mask in public, Turo has unveiled the Turo Car Masks. The car… Continue reading Turo Car Masks Promotes Wearing Face Masks in Public
Hannk Mobility App Accepting Tenders
All tenders should be received by August 10. Photo via Depositphotos. Hannk, is currently being rolled out free of charge to many small to medium sized car rental companies, many of them having less then 10 branches. The mobile app has over 120 car rental companies as part of its platform. As these companies encourage… Continue reading Hannk Mobility App Accepting Tenders
Enterprise Lowers Rental Age for College Students
Reservations must be made in advance and an official student ID must be presented at the time of rental. Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Concordia College. Starting this week through Sept. 30, 2020, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has lowered the minimum rental age to 18 years in the U.S. and Canada. The offer is valid for economy through full-size cars, minivans,… Continue reading Enterprise Lowers Rental Age for College Students
ACRA Supports Senate Liability Proposal
An ACRA delegation meets in a Congressional office to discuss car rental issues during the 2019 Day on the Hill meetings, which took place Sept. 23-25. Photo by Chris Brown. The American Car Rental Association (ACRA) has signed on to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce joint letter supporting the Senate’s “Safe to Work” proposal, which… Continue reading ACRA Supports Senate Liability Proposal
Avis Shows Sequential Improvements in Q2
Global utilization bounced back from the shocking abandonment of travel early in the pandemic, with Avis finishing June at 50% utilization globally. Photo via Atomic Taco/Flickr. In its second quarter 2020 financial results announced today, Avis Budget Group avoided the typical headline that trumpets record revenue. In a nod to these extraordinary times, it chose… Continue reading Avis Shows Sequential Improvements in Q2
Hertz Responds to Car Theft Lawsuit
Hertz “strongly disputes” the claims and elucidates its procedures for vehicle theft and overdue rentals. Photo via Atomic Taco/Flickr. A lawsuit filed on behalf of at least 20 Hertz customers claims “Hertz has been falsely reporting untold numbers of customers for car theft, throwing them in jail on felony charges for months, prosecuting them,” and “giving them… Continue reading Hertz Responds to Car Theft Lawsuit
Eurazeo Wants Out of Europcar
Europcar is trying to attract other industry players to the negotiating table despite the challenging outlook for the travel industry. Image courtesy of Europcar. Investment firm Eurazeo is looking to sell its stake in Europcar by September, according to a Reuters report. Eurazeo owns owns 29.8% of the Paris-based car rental company. According to sources… Continue reading Eurazeo Wants Out of Europcar