Environmentally focused car rental company Green Motion announced this week the expansion of its brand into the Asia Pacific region with the launch of Green Motion Australia and New Zealand. The two Green Motion Master Country Franchises were acquired by entrepreneur Sri Kodali. With a wealth of experience in the car rental and mobility space, Kodali and his… Continue reading Green Motion Expands to Australia, New Zealand
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Lyft Reports Q3 Revenue of $955M
Photo via Lyft. Lyft recently announced its financial results for its third quarter that ended Sep. 30, reporting revenue of $955.6 million. Q3 2019 Financial Highlights Lyft’s Q3 revenue of $955.6 million is compared to $585 million in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 63% year over year. Net loss for Q3 2019 was $463.5 million versus a… Continue reading Lyft Reports Q3 Revenue of $955M
Sixt Share Offers Promotion to Celebrate Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall
Photo via U.S. Department of Defense. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Sixt’s carsharing service is offering a new campaign. Sixt share is providing new customers with 100 welcome minutes, which they can redeem for their first Sixt share trip. This is equivalent to a new customer bonus of… Continue reading Sixt Share Offers Promotion to Celebrate Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall
Avis Budget Executive Receives Travel Award
In 1998, Kemp joined Avis as head of leisure, with a brief to develop the travel and leisure sector within the group. Photo courtesy of Avis Budget Group. Julia Kemp, Avis Budget Group’s director of sales & partnerships – international, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Odyssey… Continue reading Avis Budget Executive Receives Travel Award
Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program
Points will also be redeemable for entries into special promotions for items like AirPods, TV’s, event tickets, dream vacations, and more. Photo via Uber. Fast Track Mobility, a category leader in the for-hire-vehicle rental industry, announced the launch of its Driver Success Rewards program, specifically developed for its TLC Rental Car customers, which includes drivers… Continue reading Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program
Insurer Cuts Uber Ties, Deems Ride-Hailing Too Risky
Insurance is one of the largest expenses for ride-share companies, an issue that many analysts cite as a risk for the ride-share industry’s profitability. Photo via Uber. A Bermuda-based insurer that recently severed ties with an Uber Technologies Inc. affiliate said that the risk of providing driver ride-hailing coverage had become too great and that… Continue reading Insurer Cuts Uber Ties, Deems Ride-Hailing Too Risky
Enterprise Honors Auction Achievement Members
Enterprise Holdings has a global network, operating in 100 countries and territories with more than 10,000 neighborhood and airport locations. Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise Holdings is honoring 13 vehicle auction companies from across the country with its 2019 Auction Achievement Awards. The annual program recognizes Enterprise Holdings’ automotive auction partners for their exceptional services and support efforts to remarket… Continue reading Enterprise Honors Auction Achievement Members
Risk Theory Teams with MADIS for OEM Rental Car Insurance Programs
MADIS is led by Managing Director Sean Harrigan, a pioneer of insurance for the service rental car program industry and a long-time industry veteran. Photo courtesy of MADIS. Risk Theory, LLC, underwriter of open lot and garage package programs for independent agents, has expanded its offerings to include rental insurance programs for OEM’s, car rental franchises, franchised… Continue reading Risk Theory Teams with MADIS for OEM Rental Car Insurance Programs
Sixt Partners with Wizz Air
The cooperation between Sixt and Wizz Air applies worldwide at almost all of the airline’s destinations in 44 countries. Photo via Depositphotos. Sixt has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Wizz Air, one of Europe’s fastest growing airlines, and the leading low cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, and will act as the airline’s preferred… Continue reading Sixt Partners with Wizz Air
Green Motion Updates Website to Ease Rental Process
Green Motion announced today the launch of its brand new web eco-system. Designed to present a consistent user experience across all platforms and build on Green Motion’s continued drive to deliver openness, honesty, and transparency to the international car rental industry, the new web eco-system includes the universal roll out of their multi-product strategy. “As you will see… Continue reading Green Motion Updates Website to Ease Rental Process