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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 19, 2019

North Carolina Cab Driver Creates Ride-Hailing App

Unlike Uber and Lyft, Jerry Crosby's app — Select — will not have surge pricing during busy hours. Instead, customers will be charged the standard cab fee of $2.50 per mile.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 19, 2019

Via Launches Microtransit for Seniors

In partnership with Avis, the new service will feature a fleet of Mercedes Metris vans, as well as wheelchair accessible vehicles.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 17, 2019

Hertz Italy Adds Customized Fiat to Collection

Based on a vintage Fiat 500, adapted to become a playful, eco-friendly convertible, the custom-built Spiaggina features a rear-wheel drive electric retro-fitted motor, hand-woven seats in natural rope, and heritage bodywork, with matching rims completing the high-end finish.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 17, 2019

Carwiz Expands to Caribbean Islands

Over the past few years, the Caribbean has recorded over 30 million visitors annually, according to the rental car company. 

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 14, 2019

Laak Mobility Group Expands Operations to Central America, Caribbean, Introduces Self-Service Rentals

Laak Mobility Group (LMG), a holding company that includes Europcar Mexico, plans to open in Panama in July and Costa Rica by the end of the year. LMG has rolled out a self-service module in car rental locations to streamline the car rental process.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•June 14, 2019

Skoda Trials Carsharing for University Students

Skoda will be utilizing a fleet of its Fabia hatchbacks, which were chosen because of their low running cost and compact size.

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Legal & Legislative•by Staff•June 14, 2019

NYC Extends Ride-Hailing Cap

Mayor Bill de Blasio also announced a fee waiver for yellow cab drivers.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 14, 2019

Cleveland Named Most Expensive City to Rent a Car

Rounding out the least expensive cities, were Miami ($24) and Orlando ($23).

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 14, 2019

Hertz Europe Offers German Prestige Vehicles

Launching at Frankfurt Airport, the new Kollektion 7 – Made in Germany includes prestige vehicles from top German brands: BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche.

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Rental Operations•by Staff•June 14, 2019

Women-Focused Ridesharing App Launches in Orlando

Safr intends to implement its services globally to help women avoid potential danger.

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