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Rise in short-term hire bookings for Ogilvie Fleet

A 30% year-on-year increase in short term hire bookings has been reported by Ogilvie Fleet.

17 May

Davis launches GDPR compliant licence checker for rental market

Davis has launched a GDPR compliant drivers licence checker, designed for the rental market and bulk on-boarding.

11 May

Government is urged to compel transport providers to share data

The Government must show political leadership when it comes to the availability of data if new mobility services are to succeed in the UK, experts have warned.

11 May

Ebbon-Dacs’ Model solution announces record results

Ebbon-Dacs’ Model vehicle movement management platform achieved record results, after the volume of vehicle movements reached 30,000 in a single month.

9 May

Rental: Extra costs must pass to customers

By Gary Smith, managing director of Europcar UK Group

8 May

Avis Budget Group adds 6,000 connected cars to European rental fleet

Avis Budget Group has added 6,000 Peugeot, Citroen and DS vehicles to its European connected car rental fleet in Europe, with a further 5,000 cars expected later this year.

2 May

Meridian Vehicle Solutions announces new prestige medium-term rental fleet

The company intends to offer what it describes as a range of “director level” saloons, estates and SUVs on rentals of 3-6 months, starting in Q3 or Q4 of 2018.

30 Apr

Precautions fleet operators and drivers can take against terrorism

The risks and the precautions fleet operators and drivers can take in the wake of CVs used as weapons in recent terror attacks

19 Apr

Alphabet collections manager recognised as BVRLA Hero for ‘passionate and positive’ contribution

Alphabet GB is celebrating its collections manager Hannah Broad receiving a BVRLA Hero award

5 Apr

Bob Maclachlan fleet director EuropcarUK 2018

Newly promoted Europcar UK fleet director Bob Maclachlan to invest in hybrid and EV

Europcar UK’s former head of fleet procurement, Bob Maclachlan has been promoted to fleet director, to ensure its fleet stays ‘relevant’.

4 Apr

Car hire sites to provide full costs upfront after enforcement action

Three car hire websites are now legally committed to be transparent about the charges customers have to pay after Competition and Markets Authority enforcement action.

29 Mar

terrorist attack using rental van, van rental rates, van insurance.

BVRLA report aims to mitigate threat of terrorism on vehicle rental sector

The report makes a number of recommendations on how the sector hopes to work with law enforcement organisations and policymakers from across Government.

28 Mar

BVRLA guides to clarify what is fair about wear and tear charges

Improving the communication of contentious fair wear and tear rules between leasing companies and fleet operators was top of the agenda at a recent meeting of industry trade bodies.

27 Mar

7 ways to reduce grey fleet risk and costs

While grey fleet mileage is often unavoidable, there are many ways a company can reduce its risk and cost. Andrew Ryan reports.

Grey Fleet 21 Mar

BVRLA and members join ACT campaign to fight terrorism

The BVRLA and its members are supporting the new national ACT campaign (Action Counters Terrorism), to help fight the threat of terrorism.

20 Mar

Thrifty incentivises Lightfoot elite drivers with a series of reward and discounts

Thrifty Car & Van Rental has partnered with Lightfoot to offer a 10% discount on vehicle hire in the UK, with more to be announced.

19 Mar

Nexus Vehicle Rental shortlisted for two awards recognising growth

Nexus has announced that it has been shortlisted for two awards from Yorkshire Business Masters and Northern Tech Top 100 – both of which recognise growth.

13 Mar