Avis Car Rental Expands Fleet of Connected Cars
May 22 2017 - 10:30AM
In an industry first, Avis Car Rental is spearheading a
transformation of its fleet in support of its commitment to provide
mobility solutions to customers. This initiative will result in
50,000 more vehicles becoming fully connected cars by early 2018,
more than doubling the number of connected vehicles in the Avis
fleet. In turn, it will provide travelers with increased control
and convenience over their rental experience while also delivering
operational efficiencies.
“This investment will bring the total of connected cars in the
Avis fleet to nearly 100,000,” said Arthur Orduña, chief innovation
officer, Avis Budget Group. “It will also ensure that we remain at
the forefront of our industry and will bring us one step closer to
realizing what we believe is the future of car rental for our
customers.”
Connected cars enable an expedited rental experience for
customers during pick-up and drop-off by providing Avis with
real-time access to vehicle information, including:
- The vehicles’ maintenance needs so that they are addressed
promptly and prior to vehicles being rented
- Fuel consumption measured to the tenth of a gallon for more
precise customer billing
- Mileage readings at the start and end of each rental for a
faster experience
In addition, customers renting a connected vehicle benefit from
one-touch returns and instant email receipts. Customers also
benefit from the added convenience of locking and unlocking the
car’s doors and flashing the vehicle’s headlights from the Avis
mobile app to assist them in locating their rental vehicle easily.
Renters can also use the Avis mobile app to make a reservation,
choose the exact car they want when they are at or near the Avis
facility, access an instant view of the rental agreement, get
assistance on demand and control their rental experience from start
to finish.
For more information about Avis Car Rental or the Avis mobile
app, visit www.avis.com.
About Avis Avis Car Rental operates one of the
world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,500
locations in approximately 170 countries. Avis has a long history
of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's
top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget
Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR), which operates and licenses the brand
throughout the world. For more information, visit www.avis.com.
Contact:
Alice Pereira
973.496.3916
PR@avisbudget.com
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