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Green Motion Launches in Moldova
The international car rental operator has opened another office in Europe and hopes to launch additional locations in Moldova over the next year and a half.
October 6, 2021
Victoria Crigan and Ian Iascinschii are pictured here at Green Motion's new location in Moldova.
Photo courtesy Green Motion
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International car rental brand Green Motion continues its European expansion with the launch of its latest franchise in Moldova.
Acquired by experienced local car rental entrepreneur Ian Iascinschii, Green Motion Moldolva plans to operate a 24/7 meet and greet service at Chisinau International Airport and in the city center, with plans to open further locations throughout the country over the next 18 months.
Green Motion Founder & CEO Richard Lowden said: "We are thrilled to be launching yet another Eastern European destination, further expanding the Green Motion brand's global presence. I am delighted to welcome Ian and his team to the Green Motion network, and I have no doubt that under his careful management Green Motion Moldova will be a fantastic success."
Green Motion Moldova owner Ian Iascinschii added: "I am very happy for the connection with the Green Motion family; so far I have discovered that it is a wonderful and professional team, which offers all the support in the perspective of achieving major results in terms of quality and brand recognition. We are very excited because with this team it feels that the sky is the limit."
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