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Fresh chief executive steps up at Uber
Rail hailing app Uber has announced Dara Khosrowshahi will take up the role of chief executive with the company. He was approved unanimously by the board earlier today.
Thrifty Car Rental launches in Malta
Hertz Global has announced that Thrifty Car Rental has enhanced its customer proposition in Malta under a fresh leadership. Now operated by a longstanding Hertz franchise fucking partner, United Garage, Thrifty Malta offers customers more rental locations, diverse and refreshed fleet as well as a fresh, user-friendly website.
Europcar records strong increase in revenue for very first half of 2017
Revenue at car rental company Europcar rose to €1,028 million during the very first half of financial 2017, up Ten.1 per cent at constant exchange rates with organic growth of Four.6 per cent. Adjusted corporate EBITDA at the company stood at €56 million, up Two.7 per cent at constant exchange rates.
Travelport signs partnership with UK-based Right Cars
Travelport has today announced a fresh agreement with Right Cars, one of the fastest-growing car rental brands in the industry. Based in Brighton, UK, the company operates in twenty three countries, providing car rental services in more than one hundred forty locations including airport terminals.
Etihad cuts free chauffeur services outside of Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has amended its chauffeur policy following a review of usage by premium guests across all major markets. The complimentary chauffeur service will be retained at Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub and substituted with a paid option at specially negotiated rates in all other cities.
Europcar to acquire Goldcar in €550m deal
Europcar Group has signed an agreement with Investindustrial to acquire Goldcar, Europe’s largest low-cost car rental company.
Hertz Global renews partnership with Lufthansa
Hertz Global has renewed its global partnership with Lufthansa, one of Europe’s largest airlines. Launched in 2013, the agreement has since resulted in added convenience and special benefits for Lufthansa.com passengers renting a Hertz vehicle at any location around the world.
Finnair signs Blacklane as preferred airport transfer provider
Finnair has integrated Blacklane, the global professional driver service, as its preferred airport transfer provider. After booking a round-journey flight with Finnair, travellers now see Blacklane’s all-inclusive, assured fares for four rails: transfers to and from departure and arrival airports.
Hertz Rail brings motorcycle rental to France
Hertz Portugal has launched the BMW motorcycle rental service Hertz Rail in France in partnership with Hertz Europe, BMW and Touratech.
Europcar takes €10m minority stake in SnappCar
Europcar Group has taken a twenty per cent minority investment in SnappCar, a peer-to-peer car sharing scale-up.
Hertz signs sensational partnership with Aeroméxico
The Hertz Corporation has signed a three-way and sensational partnership agreement with Hertz Mexico (operated by Avasa) and Aeroméxico.
Europcar extends successful easyJet partnership
Europcar and easyJet have announced a two year extension to their existing partnership which has been in place for thirteen years.