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Predicting the Evolution of Mobility Options in the Pandemic Recovery
Right now, a card on the dash saying “this vehicle has been hygienically cleaned” means a lot more than a five-star user rating. Looking past the pandemic, this brief cessation of non-essential travel might produce even greater change.
20 hrs, 46 mins ago
TSA to Enhance Security Training for Railroads, Buses and More
The new rule fulfills congressional mandates.
1 day, 23 hrs ago
Speaker Lineup Finalized for Webinar on Coronavirus Pandemic
Sharon Faulkner and Greg Scott of the American Car Rental Association round out the lineup of speakers for “Car Rental and the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Global Check In” convening Tuesday, March 31.
2 days, 10 hrs ago
Europcar offers support to keyworkers with new programme
Europcar Mobility Group has launched the ‘Together’ programme to support the movement of workers in emergency service sectors in light of the Covid-19 crisis.
4 days, 9 hrs ago
NYC Uber Driver Dies from Coronavirus After Transporting Sick Passenger
The Independent Drivers Guild called on the government and ride-hailing companies to do more to protect ride-hailing drivers and to deliver emergency financial compensation.
4 days, 12 hrs ago
Getaround Looks for Buyer as Demand Declines
The company, which says it has over 5 million users, has been previously valued at over $1 billion by investors.
4 days, 12 hrs ago
DriveItAway App Announces 'Touchless' Delivered Car Rental with Purchase Option
The app allows for fully remote touchless rental contracting and payment with no personal consumer interaction or long-term financial commitment.
4 days, 13 hrs ago
Virtuo Offers Free Rentals to Health Workers in UK
Rentals of Mercedes A-Class and GLA models are offered to National Health Services workers in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
4 days, 13 hrs ago
Hertz Provides Free Rentals to NYC Healthcare Workers
Hertz is working with Mount Sinai Health System to make vehicles available to its employees throughout New York City, and is also supplying the Health System with free cargo van rentals to transport ventilators and other medical supplies to support the crisis.
4 days, 14 hrs ago
Hertz Addresses Coronavirus Impact, Closes Stores
In addition to employee furloughs, CEO Kathryn Marinello is relinquishing 100% of her base salary. Hertz is temporarily closing some 600 locations in Europe.
4 days, 14 hrs ago
Budget Costa Rica to Close Half of its Locations Temporarily
The closures come with hour and wage reductions. At the same time, the licensee is donating the use of 40 chauffeured vehicles for two weeks to the Costa Rican mail service and Ministry of Health to deliver medicine.
5 days, 20 hrs ago
Brightline Temporarily Suspends Service Due to COVID-19
The final departure was completed Wednesday evening.
6 days ago
Car Rental in Crisis: 12 Steps to Take Right Now
When one licensee’s parking lot needed sealing, an employee came to him and said, “Can we do it ourselves instead of paying a sealing company $20,000?”
6 days, 15 hrs ago
Auto Rental News to Host Webinar on Coronavirus Pandemic
The webinar convenes Tuesday, March 31 with subject matter experts and speakers representing car rental companies from across the globe
6 days, 16 hrs ago
Airlines Consider Suspending Domestic Flights
As much of the U.S. is under mandatory stay-at-home orders, airlines have already seen a drastic decline in full flights.
6 days, 18 hrs ago
Hertz Providing Free Vehicle Rentals to NYC Healthcare Workers
The car rental company is stepping up during crisis.
6 days, 19 hrs ago
AFC Launches Customer Relief Program in Response to COVID-19 Impact on Economic Conditions
Eligible customers, including car rental companies, can defer curtailment payments through end of May on eligible unsold units.
6 days, 19 hrs ago
NYC to Hire Out-of-Work TLC Drivers
The City of New York needs licensed ride-hailing drivers to deliver food to senior citizens.
6 days, 21 hrs ago
Lyft Suspends Rentals
Previously, Lyft suspended all shared ride options to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
1 week ago
ACRA: Car Rental Provides Essential Services
As state and local governments look to slow the spread of the coronavirus by mandating business closures, the American Car Rental Association maintains that car rental should be able to remain open to meet local and urgent transportation needs.
1 week agoCategories
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