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News•by Staff•June 1, 2021

More Than 80% Planning a Road Trip this Summer

According to a recent survey by Hertz, more than 80% of respondents plan to take a road trip this summer. Of those planning to travel, 65% said that a rental car was the mode of transportation that made them feel the safest.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2021

Memorial Day Travel to Break Pandemic Records

Domestic travel and road trips remain the biggest drivers of travel recovery. Two new budget airlines, Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways are meeting demand at smaller airports and underserved routes.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2021

Omega Earns Top Customer Satisfaction Award

Omega was the only company to score five stars for overall satisfaction and the only one to score five stars in more than two categories.

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News•by Staff•May 24, 2021

Green Motion to Participate in, Sponsor 2021 International Car Rental Show

Green Motion will engage with ICRS attendees on its new Affiliation program aimed at the U.S. market.

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News•by Staff•May 19, 2021

Thrifty Car Rental, Travelocity Offer Road Trip Contest

Thrifty Car Rental and Travelocity’s contest will pick two people to win an all-expense-paid road trip for their families worth up to $25,000.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 19, 2021

16 Questions for Getaround

Pat Notti, VP of Getaround’s Marketplace and Operations, answers questions on the Power Host Program, including how hosts are managing parking, insurance, vehicle supply, and the depreciation curve, as well as the attributes that make a successful power host.

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News•by Staff•May 14, 2021

U.S. Buoys Sixt’s Q1 Performance

Sixt SE managed -$16.6 million in earnings before taxes in the first quarter of 2021, with business improving sequentially. U.S. is a bright spot while Europe continues to be affected by the lockdown.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2021

Stockholders Claim Victory in Hertz Bankruptcy Auction

Knighthead, Certares emerge as winners. Distribution of $8 a share “truly historic.” Stock soars 33%.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2021

Porsche Bank Launches sharetoo, Subscription Service in Europe

The sharetoo service is designed to serve municipalities, local associations, businesses, housing complexes, and car dealers who need replacement or test vehicles. Subscription terms are three, six, or 12 months.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2021

Bluebird, Autofleet, and ABeam Partner to Optimize, Scale One of Asia’s Largest Taxi Fleets

By leveraging the Autofleet platform, Bluebird will be able to optimize its fleet’s vehicle placement, match and predict drivers based on demand forecasting to reduce empty rides, optimize allocation efficiency, allow for greater availability in traditionally under-served areas, reduce customer ETAs, and improve overall customer experience.

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