Europcar Opens Locations in 10 Countries
This extension represents a total of 115 stations and an average fleet of 17,500 vehicles owned by franchisees.
Europcar Mobility Group is now present in more than 140 countries, with both its wholly owned subsidiaries and its network of franchises and partners.
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Europcar Mobility Group has opened new franchises in 10 countries and territories between January and July 2019: six franchises with the Europcar brand, one franchise with the InterRent brand, and three franchises with the Global brand.
This takes place in the context of the strategic roadmap of the Group – SHIFT 2023, which re-emphasis the ambition of the Group to both expand its international presence and grow its customer base.
Europcar new franchises: Panama, Saint Martin, Gabon, Saudi Arabia, Ecuador, Qatar
InterRent new franchise: Lebanon
Global new franchises: Romania, Czech Republic, Moldova
This extension represents a total of 115 stations and an average fleet of 17,500 vehicles owned by franchisees. Europcar Mobility Group is now present in more than 140 countries, with both its wholly owned subsidiaries and its network of franchises and partners.
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