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Green Motion Orlando Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Acquiring the rights to brand in Orlando in 2017, father and son car rental entrepreneurs Sam and Andrew Girges celebrate five years running the local operation.
May 24, 2022
(Pictured from left to right) Richard Lowden, founder & CEO Green Motion International; Sam Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando; Andrew Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando; Margreet Girges, owner, Green Motion Orlando.
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International car rental brand Green Motion is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its U.S. operation, Green Motion Orlando. Opened since 2017, the operation is run by father and son car rental entrepreneurs Sam and Andrew Girges.
"Andrew and Sam truly are part of the foundation of the Green Motion family in the United States, and we are delighted to be celebrating this milestone with them," said Green Motion founder & CEO Richard Lowden in a statement. "We are confident that Green Motion Orlando will continue to build on its successes with Andrew and Sam's focus and dedication to providing the very best experience to Green Motion customers."
"We are so honored to be part of the Green Motion family and truly value the relationship and brand," added Sam Girges, owner of Green Motion Orlando. "We look forward to many more future Green Motion anniversaries!”
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