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ArticlesMay 8, 2017

Joe Saunders and Me

How I met with a pioneer of the rental industry — and helped to set the record straight many years later.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 8, 2017

On Demand, Island Style

The Hertz franchise on St. Barts is giving vistors an hourly, self-service option to see the island, which in turn gives the business a competitive advantage in a crowded market.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 8, 2017

Car Rental Q&A: What are the Biggest Challenges for Rental Operators and the Industry?

Operators and vendors at the International Car Rental Show reveal the biggest challenges for them and the industry in general.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2017

What Car Rental Can Learn From the Hotel Industry

Hotels have found that an uncluttered front counter and assigning all managers to "visibility posts" enhances the customer experience. Can car rental adopt these practices?

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NewsMay 5, 2017

Green Motion Launches Franchise in Sweden

U.K.-based car rental company Green Motion continues its franchise expansion in Europe by opening in Sweden. The eco-friendly fleet will serve customers at Stockholm Arlanda International Airport starting in July.

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NewsMay 5, 2017

April Airport Rates Continue Downward

April 2017 rate quotes were down again, continuing a pattern of year-over-year losses in six of the last seven months. The Northeast region had the highest rate at $57.27 — $19.55 higher than the lowest Southwest average of $38.72.

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NewsMay 4, 2017

Avis Budget Revenue Drops 2%

Avis Budget Group has reported revenue of $1.8 billion for its first quarter 2017, a 2% decrease. This is primarily due to a 5% decline in pricing partially offset by a 3% increase in rental days.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

Maven Program Targets Gig Economy

Maven Gig drivers are provided access to vehicles they can use for independent gigs, such as package delivery, food or grocery delivery, and ride sharing. The program is live in San Diego and will launch in San Francisco and Los Angeles later this year.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

car2go Rewards Members for Taking Road Safety Classes

Through a pilot program, car2go will offer free online road safety education courses to its members. Members who take the classes will receive drive-time credit.

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NewsMay 3, 2017

Lyft Partners With National Federation of the Blind

By working with the National Federation of the Blind, Lyft has made its app more accessible to blind passengers and is helping to educate the public on how ride hailing can improve the lives of these passengers.

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