Now, select users in those cities will be able to rent vehicles through the Lyft app. Photo via Lyft. Lyft has officially entered the car rental market, launching Lyft Rental in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the company announced yesterday. Now, select users in those cities will be able to rent vehicles through the Lyft… Continue reading Lyft Formally Announces Daily Rental Service
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California Airport Offers Free Lyft Rides to Train Stations
Air travelers are eligible for the free Lyft ride to ONT by entering GOSBCTA into their mobile app or state the code when calling into the concierge. Photo via Lyft. Ontario International Airport officials are now providing free Lyft rides between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and four Metrolink train stations, giving airport customers another cost-effective option to… Continue reading California Airport Offers Free Lyft Rides to Train Stations
Enterprise Names Chrissy Taylor CEO
As CEO, Taylor will oversee global strategy and operations for Enterprise Holdings, which along with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management, offers extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, and other transportation services. Photo courtesy of Enterprise. Enterprise Holdings’ Chrissy Taylor, the company’s president and COO, has been promoted to CEO, effective Jan. 1. … Continue reading Enterprise Names Chrissy Taylor CEO
Turo to Provide Nissan Vehicles for Extended Test Drives
Bookings are scheduled on Turo and can be for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or longer. Photo via MichaelSheehan/Wikimedia. Nissan is launching a new way for consumers to get to know its cars through an extended test-drive experience hosted by Turo, in three test markets: Los Angeles, Northern New Jersey, and Salt Lake… Continue reading Turo to Provide Nissan Vehicles for Extended Test Drives
DriveItAway, Accu-Trade Create New Inventory for Ride-Hailing
Users of the DriveItAway app will have full transparent information on all used vehicles for sale or rent, right down to the additions/deductions for specific attributes, such as mileage, color, nicks and dents, etc. Photo via Depositphotos. DriveItAway has formed a new partnership with Accu-Trade: more than 5,000 car dealers now can list vehicles for sale, rent,… Continue reading DriveItAway, Accu-Trade Create New Inventory for Ride-Hailing
Chrissy Taylor Named CEO of Enterprise Holdings
Chrissy Taylor began her career by joining the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Management Training Program, working in the field at several different rental locations. She is the third-generation of Taylor family CEOs and Enterprises fourth in its history. Photo: Enterprise Enterprise Holdings, Inc. announced Chrissy Taylor, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to… Continue reading Chrissy Taylor Named CEO of Enterprise Holdings
Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
The service will initially be available to a select group of users. Using an app developed by Daimler Mobility AG, customers will book a trip from a defined pick-up point to their destination. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Bosch and Mercedes-Benzs have launched a pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service. Using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles,… Continue reading Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
Avis Honored at World Travel Awards
The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as a highly prestigious honours program in global travel and tourism. Photo courtesy of Travelarz/Wikimedia. Avis has been named the world’s leading car rental company for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2019 Grand Final. The award was announced at an awards ceremony in… Continue reading Avis Honored at World Travel Awards
Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
he tablets feature a suite of services and content from Verizon Media properties, serving as a digital assistant that can be brought from the vehicle to the hotel or the board room. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group, in partnership with Verizon and Edison Interactive, today announced the launch of a new all-in-one digital travel… Continue reading Avis Offers Verizon, Edison Tablets to Travelers
Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing Venture
he 50-50 joint venture between Daimler Mobility AG and Geely Technology will be launched with a fleet of 100 vehicles including Mercedes-Benz S-Class, E-Class, and V-Class vehicles. Photo via Daimler. Daimler Mobility and Geely Technology Group, a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, unveiled its premium ride-hailing provider StarRides in China with inaugural services to begin in Hangzhou this… Continue reading Daimler, Geely Launch Ride-Hailing Venture