The Group fleet structure is already “CO2 light” (average vehicle renewal cycle: 9.2 months, average CO2 emission level: 115.9 g/km), but is convinced that — with the support of customers — it can reduce this environmental impact even more. Photo via Depositphotos. Come Jan. 1, Europcar Mobility Group is implementing an environmental contribution fee which will be… Continue reading Europcar to Impose Environmental Contribution Fee to All Rental Transactions
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Avis Orders 75K I.D. Systems Fleet Management Units
The agreement provides Avis Budget a variation of the technology to test in Europe and enables the device to provide full Zipcar functionality. I.D. Systems expects to begin delivering the hardware in the second quarter of 2019. Photo via Travelarz/Wikimedia. I.D. Systems and Avis Budget Group have executed a new purchase agreement to deploy 75,000… Continue reading Avis Orders 75K I.D. Systems Fleet Management Units
Hertz, CLEAR Bring Facial Recognition Tech to Car Rental
Today, Hertz and CLEAR announced the Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR, a new service that uses biometrics, allowing travelers to get through the exit gate and on the road in 30 seconds or less with just a look or tap of their finger. It is now available at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), with… Continue reading Hertz, CLEAR Bring Facial Recognition Tech to Car Rental
Avis Highlights Benefits of Connected Vehicles
Avis Budget Group has been working with automakers to complete its goal of a fleet comprised solely of connected vehicles. In March, Avis and Toyota deployed 10,000 connected vehicles and in October, Avis and Ford deployed 35,000. “Connected cars allow Avis customers to manage their entire rental through our app, including locking and unlocking car… Continue reading Avis Highlights Benefits of Connected Vehicles
Sixt Denies Rumors It’s Buying Hertz
Photo via Sixt. Sixt released a statement today denying the rumors that it is pursuing an acquisition of Hertz. The rumor, first reported Wednesday on Seeking Alpha, gave little information of the supposed purchase, only saying that “European car rental player Sixt SE is interested in a takeover.” “Current market speculations and media reports in the… Continue reading Sixt Denies Rumors It’s Buying Hertz
Maven, GoShare Expand Los Angeles Truck Rental
The Chevrolet Colorado, the first pickup truck option for the service, is now available for Maven Gig members. Photo via Go Share. GoShare and Maven Gig are expanding the availability of short-term pickup truck leases in Los Angeles for freelance drivers and delivery professionals. GoShare offers one of the highest wages in the industry but… Continue reading Maven, GoShare Expand Los Angeles Truck Rental
China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing
China’s Ministry of Transport concluded that Didi Chuxing’s “management of people and vehicles is out of control.” Photo via Didi Chuxing. Chinese authorities are fining ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing following the deaths of two female passengers earlier this year, Reuters reports. During an investigation into the incidents, China’s Ministry of Transport found Didi violated multiple… Continue reading China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing
Uber Ends Rental Car Program for Drivers
The decision to end Uber Rent comes a few weeks after Lime, a scooter-sharing company that partners with Uber, announced that it would start testing a carsharing service in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Uber. Uber has ended Uber Rent, its program that lets drivers rent vehicles from within the Uber app, Quartz reports. The program,… Continue reading Uber Ends Rental Car Program for Drivers
Turo Go Allows Keyless Entry to Vehicles
Turo Go, a dongle and in-app service, is launching in Los Angeles and will expand to other markets in 2019. Photo via Drivy. Peer-to-peer carsharing service Turo is releasing a new product that will allow renters to locate and unlock vehicles from the Turo app, Tech Crunch reports. Turo Go, a dongle and in-app service,… Continue reading Turo Go Allows Keyless Entry to Vehicles
Europcar Mobility Group Makes Leadership Changes
Photo courtesy of Europcar. Europcar Mobility Group announced that changes will be coming to its leadership group. As of January 1, the Group management board will be composed of: Caroline Parot, Group CEO Fabrizio Ruggiero, Group deputy CEO, head of business units (cars, vans & trucks, low cost, new mobility and international coverage) Olivier Baldassari,… Continue reading Europcar Mobility Group Makes Leadership Changes