Photo via Flickr/US Dept. of Agriculture. This week, Trōv Mobility announced the launch of its Rapid-Quote Program, designed to help U.S. delivery drivers get on the road more quickly in response to the need for last-mile delivery services as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The program can be utilized by delivery platforms, OEMs, auto… Continue reading Trōv Mobility Launches Rapid-Quote Program for Last-Mile Delivery Insurance
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GRCGDS Releases New Carshare Platform
Photo via Pxhere. UK Based software company GRCGDS Ltd announces the release of its new carshare platform, Car Share Gateway. “The new platform is a gateway for the car share industry,” said Rick Little, cofounder and company chairman, in a statement. The platform is designed to bring connectivity to a variety of keyless technologies under… Continue reading GRCGDS Releases New Carshare Platform
HyreCar Helps Unemployed Drivers Find Work
Regardless of whether or not an individual is interested in obtaining a rideshare vehicle, HyreCar is actively pursuing ways to connect unemployed drivers with understaffed logistics and delivery companies. Photo via Elvert Barnes/Flickr. HyreCar, the carsharing marketplace for ridesharing and food and package delivery services, is leveraging its expertise, resources, and network in order to help… Continue reading HyreCar Helps Unemployed Drivers Find Work
Hertz Commits to Cutting 10k Employees
Photo via Flickr.com/Atomic Taco. As a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on travel demand, Hertz Global Holdings “has taken proactive and aggressive actions to manage costs and reduce capital expenditures” the company reported in an 8-K form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On April 14, Hertz committed to North… Continue reading Hertz Commits to Cutting 10k Employees
Car Sales Return Quickly in Wuhan
Photo via Navigator84/Wikimedia. Wuhan, the Chinese city of 11 million that was the epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic, is getting back to business. While the city’s 77-day shelter-in-place order was lifted only Wednesday, there are signs that its citizens are eager to return to normal life — including making major purchases such as cars. Companies… Continue reading Car Sales Return Quickly in Wuhan
Commercial Fleet Sales Drop in March
Commercial car sales were down 47.3% year-over-year during March at 4,962 units, while truck and SUV segment vehicle sales were down 13.7% at 60,173, according to Automotive Fleet data. Photos courtesy of Ford, GM, FCA, and Nissan. Commercial fleet sales from nine manufacturers totaled 65,135 in March 2020, representing an 17.7% year-over-year decrease. Total fleet… Continue reading Commercial Fleet Sales Drop in March
Getaround Looks for Buyer as Demand Declines
Peer-to-peer carsharing app Getaround is is actively looking for a buyer as the demand for rentals has plummeted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Bloomberg reports. The company, which says it has over 5 million users, has been previously valued at over $1 billion by investors. As global travel has fallen, Getaround needs either a buyer or… Continue reading Getaround Looks for Buyer as Demand Declines
DriveItAway App Announces ‘Touchless’ Delivered Car Rental with Purchase Option
The program offers a fully in-app rental with an option to purchase, where any dealer can offer a customer the ability to choose any used vehicle in inventory. Photo via Depositphotos. DriveItAway has adapted its app-based platform to meet the challenges car dealers and consumers face in the current coronavirus environment. The app now allows for… Continue reading DriveItAway App Announces ‘Touchless’ Delivered Car Rental with Purchase Option
Brazilian Car Rental Industry Sees Growth in Daily Rental Rates
The association attributes this growth in daily rates to the increase in demand from people renting vehicles for longer periods (instead of buying them) and the growing number of rentals for drivers of transportation companies. Photo via GoodFreePhotos. ABLA, the Brazilian car rental association, has conducted a census on Brazil’s car rental industry and found… Continue reading Brazilian Car Rental Industry Sees Growth in Daily Rental Rates
Bandago Keeps Rental Vans Moving
Lee Hepner, legislative aide for San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin, picks up a load of supplies for the San Francisco Emergency Operations Center with a Bandago van. Photo courtesy of Sharky Laguana. Bandago, the passenger van rental company that specializes in rentals to touring music groups in 15 U.S. markets, is in dire financial straits due… Continue reading Bandago Keeps Rental Vans Moving