In today’s highly competitive rental environment, independent car rental operations can face a tough road if they go it alone. To remain profitable and grow their businesses independent rental operations have two options: Become a franchisee or affiliate with a national brand. Affiliating with a national brand allow independents the ability to remain their autonomy… Continue reading Why Affiliation is a Win-Win Option to Growing Your Rental Operation
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Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Urban Movement Labs (UML) brings together the diverse players needed to successfully implement the next generation of mobility solutions to ensure a sustainable, equitable and accessible future for transportation in Los Angeles, and to generate learnings to be replicated in urban environments around the world. Photo via Depositphotos. Avis Budget Group announces today it is… Continue reading Avis Joins LA’s Urban Mobility Lab
Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing
To further increase utilization, the vehicle is available as an Enterprise Car Club vehicle on a simple pay as you go tariff at weekends and evenings. Photo via Depositphotos. Enterprise Car Club and sharing economy pioneers, Liftshare, have today announced a partnership that will see the two collaborate on a new mobility model that will… Continue reading Enterprise Car Club Launches UK Carsharing
Navotar Adds Text Messaging Option
The SMS can be customized as per the car rental company’s needs. Photo via Depositphotos. Navotar has now integrated SMS notifications into its cloud-based car rental software. The car rental software will send an automated SMS before every customer picks up the car, as well as after they drop off the car. This feature offers… Continue reading Navotar Adds Text Messaging Option
Hertz Europe Expands Subscription Service
The service includes unlimited mileage and a free additional driver, with fixed rates starting from €195 ($214) per month in Italy and Germany Photo via Depositphotos. Hertz Europe has expanded its monthly car subscription service, My Hertz Weekend, which is now available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This flexible alternative to vehicle ownership provides customers with access to… Continue reading Hertz Europe Expands Subscription Service
Green Motion Expands to Australia, New Zealand
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
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