With a digital, mobile-first approach, the partnership offers renters benefits such as avoiding lines and simple damage reporting. Photo: Liigu Keyless car rental provider Liigu and travel marketplace Skyscanner announced a partnership to increase the availability of its contactless and keyless car rental service within the global travel community. The collaboration allows travelers who come to Europe to find Liigu’s offers across Skyscanner’s platforms. “We are delighted… Continue reading Skyscanner, Liigu Partner to Offer Contactless Rentals
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Gig Car Share Ends Service in Sacramento
In Sacramento, Gig Car Share operated a fleet of 260 all-electric Chevy Bolts Photo: Pixabay / andreas160578 Electric carsharing company Gig Car Share ended its service in Sacramento at the end of February, according to a report by Fox 40. “While we remain committed to our vision for a shared mobility future, we’ve made the difficult… Continue reading Gig Car Share Ends Service in Sacramento
Fleet Forward: The Tour Atlanta Announces Vehicle Lineup
Attendees at the Atlanta tour stop will be able to experience vehicles from Beep, Chevrolet, Ford, Lightning eMotors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Polestar. Mobileye will also demonstrate its ADAS technology. Photos: Beep, Chevrolet, Ford, Lightning eMotors, Mobileye, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Polestar / Canva Fleet Forward: The Tour returns for its second 2023 stop in Atlanta on March 30… Continue reading Fleet Forward: The Tour Atlanta Announces Vehicle Lineup
Green Motion Opens in Germany
Green Motion’s Germany team will start operations in the Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg regions covering Munich and Stuttgart International Airports. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced the opening of operations in Germany for the first time, starting with Munich Airport. This is another step in Green Motion’s journey of expansion in Europe. The Franchise has been awarded to business owner… Continue reading Green Motion Opens in Germany
HyreCar Files for Bankruptcy, Prepares for Sale
Third parties will have the opportunity to bid on HyreCar’s assets. An initial competing bid must meet certain conditions and exceed the stipulated value of Holmes’s bid of $7.75 million by at least $457,500. Photo: Canva Carsharing service HyreCar Inc. has announced that it voluntarily initiated a Chapter 11 proceeding in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for… Continue reading HyreCar Files for Bankruptcy, Prepares for Sale
Tips & Tricks for A Successful Summer- Increase Your Margins with Technology
Tips & Tricks for A Successful Summer- Increase Your Margins with Technology – Webinar – Auto Rental News March 28, 2023 | 11:00 PST | 1 Hr Is being the “cheapest” always the right strategy? Agenda of the Webinar Section 1: Consumer behavior in the east coast & the west coast Section 2: Travel leisure markets… Continue reading Tips & Tricks for A Successful Summer- Increase Your Margins with Technology
Hertz Launches Electric Vehicle Program in Denver, Houston
Through Hertz Electrifies, Hertz plans to expand the availability of rental electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and EV education and training opportunities in Denver and Houston. Photos: Hertz | Design: Canva Hertz has launched its Hertz Electrifies program in Denver and Houston. In January, Hertz announced Hertz Electrifies, a new public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the transition to electric… Continue reading Hertz Launches Electric Vehicle Program in Denver, Houston
Green Motion Opens in Zimbabwe
The Green Motion Zimbabwe team: Paidamoyo Fenyere, Edwin Mataga, Blessing Bhema, Marlon Madhlangu, and Makanakaishe Kudzotsa. Photo: Green Motion Green Motion announced the continuation of its expansion throughout the African continent, with the signing of its newest franchise in Zimbabwe. The Master Country Franchise has been awarded to local car rental entrepreneur Innocent Kudzotsa, who will initially kick… Continue reading Green Motion Opens in Zimbabwe
UFODrive Expands to Munich
The EV operator’s global expansion continues with the newest location next to the site of Oktoberfest in Germany. Photo: UFODrive Following two successful U.S. openings in Miami this year, UFODrive has now officially launched in Munich, the operator announced on March 9. This is its fourth location in Germany and the third new location launched in 2023 so… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to Munich
Lime Sues Hertz for Unfair Competition
Lime claimed that one of its former engineers (who joined Hertz last year) violated his employment agreement to not solicit former colleagues. Photo: Canva/Joaquin Corbalan Scooter-sharing service Lime has sued Hertz Corp. alleging unfair competition, according to a report by Reuters. Lime has accused Hertz of improperly hiring the startup’s senior engineers. Neutron Holdings Inc.,… Continue reading Lime Sues Hertz for Unfair Competition