Rental Operations

There are many rental operations factors that go into running a car rental company effectively and efficiently. This channel covers all rental operations including vehicle cleaning and maintenance, marketing, training, franchising, front line performance, operator profiles and car sharing.


Hertz On Demand Adds Vauxhaul Ampera in London

The Ampera was voted the Car of the Year 2012 for its ability to deliver between 25-50 miles of battery-powered electric drive with zero tailpipe emissions while driving and long-battery life that enables customers to travel up to 360 miles in a single trip.

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Royal Rent-A-Car Debuts Travel Agent Partner Program

With this new program, travel agents will be compensated for time, mileage, as well as rental options.

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Enterprise Holdings Acquiring Mint Cars On-Demand

By year’s end, Enterprise said that its car-sharing services throughout the country, including WeCar by Enterprise, PhillyCarShare and Mint, will be transitioned to the Enterprise Car Share brand name, the company announced.

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Hertz to Promote Charging Network in London

The Hertz Corp. is working with Source London to support the electric vehicle charging network in the area.

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U.S. Travel Association Applauds Changes to JOLT Legislation

The provisions made to the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act make long-term reforms to the visa system that both improve and expand the Visa Waiver Program.

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Thrifty Car Rental UAE Fleet Available for One-Hour Rentals

Thrifty customers in the UAE can book hourly as well as full-day rentals.

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Travelstart Fully Opens Online Car Rental Booking Options for Nigeria

The company decided to officially launch in Nigeria, after it surpassed existing Travelstart markets in Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya in just six-weeks.

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Zipcar Expands Van Sharing to Chicago

The ‘Zipvan’ program includes the Ford E-150 for hourly or daily rentals.

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Hertz On Demand Adds 2012 Fiat 500 to Fleet

Under a partnership with Chrysler, locations in Washington, D.C., San Antonio, San Francisco, New York, Miami Beach and 50 college campuses will offer the Fiat 500 with the same benefits as the other 650-plus vehicles in fleet.

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Adds Three Airport Locations in 2012

The newest of the three corporate locations, will be a Dollar Rent A Car location at the Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont.

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Car Rental: First Quarter Analysis and Outlook

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