Turo is now the largest peer-to-peer rental company after $250 million Series E funding. Screenshot via Turo. IAC, an American holding company with brands across 100 countries, mostly in media and internet, has invested $250 million in Series E funding in Turo, the largest peer-to-peer rental company. Andre Haddad, Turo’s CEO, reported the news on… Continue reading Turo Lands $250 Million in New Funding
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Hertz Rental Car Service is a Favorite Amongst Millennials
Photo via pxhere. Hertz was named Millennials favorite global car rental company at the 2019 Trazees Awards. Every year, trazeetravel.com gives Millennial readers the ability to vote for their favorite car rental companies in different categories. Hertz moves up from the second spot in this category. Trazee Travel is a popular resource, providing travel guides… Continue reading Hertz Rental Car Service is a Favorite Amongst Millennials
Geely’s Ridehailing Arm to Offer Carsharing in China
Photo via Public Domain Pictures. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. announced that it plans to expand its car sharing service in September. In a report by Automotive News China, Geely’s subsidiary, CaoCao Chuxing, a Chinese-based vehicle sharing company, released plans to recruit owners of Geely-brand cars to begin providing carsharing services. The service will provide… Continue reading Geely’s Ridehailing Arm to Offer Carsharing in China
Via Partners with Hampton Jitney to Launch Flat-Rate Airport Service
Hampton Jitney riders will be able to book flat-rate shared Via rides between the LaGuardia ($24) or JFK Airports ($29) and the Hampton Jitney Airport Connection in Queens. Photo via Depositphotos. A new partnership between on-demand public transit provider Via and Hampton Jitney will make travel to-and-from the Hamptons easier and more affordable with the… Continue reading Via Partners with Hampton Jitney to Launch Flat-Rate Airport Service
California to Require Airport Shuttles to Go Zero Emission by 2035
CARB staff will work with airport shuttle operators and stakeholders of other CARB zero-emission regulations to facilitate sharing of technology and implementation strategies. Photo via Depositphotos. The California Air Resources Board approved a rule requiring fixed-route airport shuttles serving the state’s 13 largest airports to transition to 100% zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by 2035. The regulation… Continue reading California to Require Airport Shuttles to Go Zero Emission by 2035
Waymo Expands Its Self-Driving Shuttle Service to California
Waymo’s fully self-driving Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV 3 Photo via Waymo. The California Public Utilities Commission has permitted Waymo to enter California’s Vehicle Passenger Service pilot program. CNET reported that Waymo will be making its way to California as it expands its autonomous ride share services. In California, Waymo will only give rides to its… Continue reading Waymo Expands Its Self-Driving Shuttle Service to California
Collaborate Raises $1M in Funding
Collaborate proposes to leverage Turners’ industry experience and accelerate the growth of Carly in the car subscription market in Australia. Photo courtesy of Collaborate. Collaborate Corporation Limited has raised $1 million through a placement to a strategic investor, Turners Automotive Group Limited, the company announced. Turners is a New Zealand based integrated automotive financial service group,… Continue reading Collaborate Raises $1M in Funding
European Luxury Car Rental Group Rebrands, Adds New Models
Driverso uses quick and simple online booking, clear pricing and availability, and detailed information and imagery for each car. Photo via Depositphotos. Formerly named Vroomerz, one of Europe’s most varied luxury car fleet has rebranded, expanding to include over 400 new models from 20 suppliers. In the past year, over 500 customers from 40 countries have… Continue reading European Luxury Car Rental Group Rebrands, Adds New Models
VW Launches WeShare Carsharing in Berlin
Initially, the service area of WeShare will cover about 150 km2 – in the city center and beyond the city train ring line. Photo courtesy of VW. Volkswagen is entering the growing carsharing sector, launching WeShare in Berlin today. With 1,500 e-Golf vehicles, the Volkswagen brand is bringing onto the roads a 100% electric fleet; all… Continue reading VW Launches WeShare Carsharing in Berlin
Grab Invests in Global Mobility Consolidation App
Grab and Splyt share a common vision to make it easy for anyone to get a ride when they need it, wherever they may be, through the app of their choice. Photo via Grab. Southeast Asia’s Grab has invested in Splyt Technologies, a London-based, global mobility marketplace. The investment will see an enhanced collaboration between the… Continue reading Grab Invests in Global Mobility Consolidation App