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Avis promote new app with European campaign
Car rental provider Avis has announced it will be launching a new European-wide campaign this month, designed to celebrate the international roll-out of the new Avis app.
Enterprise Holdings expands in Japan with Nippon Rent-A-Car deal
The two companies have entered into a franchise agreement that provides access to Enterprise’s brands for visitors to Japan, as well as for Japanese residents travelling overseas.
Citymapper partners with Zipcar UK for new mobility options
Leading transport app Citymapper has added Zipcar UK to its London app as part of a six-month trial. The move will ensure that car sharing is included in relevant searches, displaying both route and time needed to complete the trip.
Uber launches new Vouchers payment option
Businesses with an Uber account can easily create Vouchers and send them to customers via email, social media and mobile messaging. Customers can then open the link and automatically add the Voucher to their Uber app, until it expires.
Forsythe takes top sales role with Europcar in the UK
Forsythe has taken up the role following the promotion of former UK sales and marketing director, Jose Blanco, to the position of deputy general manager for the company’s low-cost business unit.
Hertz Europe unveils the British Collection in UK
Hertz Europe is launching the British Collection, offering a new high-end customer service experience, with a package of best-of-British services and products – and a personalised welcome service.
Uber to acquire Dubai-based Careem in $3.1bn deal
Ride hailing giant Uber has reached a deal to acquire Dubai-based rival Careem for $3.1 billion. The deal consists of $1.7 billion in convertible notes and $1.4 billion in cash and is subject to applicable regulatory approvals.
Indian Hotels Company signs Sixt partnership
The first step in this global collaboration will bring attractive advantages and benefits to the members of the hotel group’s loyalty programme, Taj InnerCircle.
ITB Berlin: Avis Budget Group unveils exclusive Etihad partnership
Avis Budget Group and Abu Dhabi based Etihad Aviation Group have announced a new, global partnership which sees Avis Budget Group become the exclusive car rental provider for Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE.
Sixt rental process goes fully digital with new app
Sixt has become the first mobility company in Europe to digitalise the entire car rental process. Through Sixt rent, the Sixt app becomes a digital counter.
Sixt combines car sharing and rental with new app
Via its new Sixt app, Sixt offers its customers a highly innovative car sharing service: Sixt share will give customers the freedom to return their vehicles flexibly beyond Sixt share business areas – at over 2,200 Sixt stations worldwide and also in all business areas.
Sixt signs London partnership with Addison Lee
Addison Lee Group and premium mobility services provider, Sixt, have announced a strategic partnership that will bring its market-leading offering to Sixt app users starting in London, with a phased global roll-out due later this year.