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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2020

Rental Cars Remain Idle in Arizona During Coronavirus Pandemic

With the Coronavirus pandemic causing a halt in travel, hundreds of unused rental vehicles are parked at several lots around Phoenix. Springtime is usually a busy tourist season for Arizona.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2020

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

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2020

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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Lyft Suspends Rentals

Previously, Lyft suspended all shared ride options to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 24, 2020

Finding New Car Rental Business in a Crisis

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this Dollar Thrifty franchisee in Omaha is renting to local businesses that may not be thinking about a new business opportunity — grocery and food deliveries to their clients.

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