Although autonomous vehicles are slowly stepping on the gas as they wedge their way into the car rental market, it’s still a in progress. Waymo’s been making great strides, with others not far behind.
Orlando, Florida is the top vacation destination in the U.S. when it comes to daily car rental rates, with a daily rate of $36, according to an annual vacation survey released by SmartAsset.
The rental market is dominated by three conglomerates with lots of experience in the field, but automakers are edging their way into the sector. Here's an example of an in-house car rental revenue stream.
The Kahului Airport Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility is a multi-level one-stop spot for rental cars, the largest public facility of its kind in Maui. Even more impressive is that CONRAC didn’t require taxpayers' money.
In the U.S., the gradual movement to MaaS has caused ripples across the auto industry and other sectors with mixed results. But the drop in vehicle ownership isn’t unique to the U.S.
It’s a given that the world’s largest rental car companies are taking advantage of smartphone technology in a big way to increase business efficiency and boost customer amenities.
Google plans to roll out a voice command component for car rental apps to enable users to book a vehicle by chatting with a virtual assistant feature. The company revealed the technology on May 7.
Hertz's new car rental app is designed to increase speed and security. The app aims to simplify booking through facial and biometric recognition technology, making it easier and safer for clients to log in.
Electric cars created by Volkswagen aren’t likely to be snared by car rentals in the near future due to its its high sticker price and range performance. Meanwhile, folks can’t argue the merits of renting electric.
The California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act makes it compulsory for companies to warn consumers about the presence of workplace toxins. For rental car companies, this comes in multiple forms.