LONDON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz
Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has launched its car sharing club
Hertz On Demand in Sydney, making
Australia the seventh country in
the international programme. Members have 24/7 access to a fleet of
self-service vehicles placed throughout Sydney, which are bookable
online at http://www.hertzondemand.com/sydney. There is no annual
membership fee, and rates are lowest in the market, starting from
just AU$6.00 per hour, including insurance, fuel, maintenance and
cleaning.
Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, said: "By utilising the resources we
have as the leading global car rental company – including
best-in-class technology – we are bringing the future of car
sharing to life for our customers in Sydney. Hertz On Demand is less expensive than
other car sharing services while providing unequalled customer
service as well as free membership and no annual renewal fees. A
progressive international city, Sydney is a natural choice for
Hertz On Demand."
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore
said she was pleased to see Hertz joining the car share market in
Sydney - a clear demonstration
that this is a growing market. "Car share has more than tripled in
Sydney over the past three years.
Each car share parking space in the city replaces the need for 12
other cars. Providing more transport options for residents helps
them save money and reduces congestion on our roads. Car share is a
smart way of having access to a car when you need it, without the
cost of buying, insuring, registering, maintaining and running a
car."
Currently Hertz On Demand has 30 spaces in locations around
Sydney, which will increase to 100 by 2013. Members can book a
Hyundai hatchback from AU$6 an hour or a Nissan X-Trail from just
AU$7 per hour (all inclusive rates). Sydney members can also use
the Hertz On Demand car share services in Europe and the USA at low, all-inclusive rates.
As well as its car sharing services for urban dwellers, Hertz On
Demand can place cars on corporate sites to operate as pooled cars
for employees. The corporate program – which is enjoyed by
companies such as PwC, London Heathrow, and Marriott Hotels –
allows companies to significantly drive down overall fleet costs by
improving vehicle utilization and management along with reducing
administration and overheads.
Chris Rusden, Regional Vice
President and Managing Director of Hertz Australia added: "We are
very excited to bring Hertz On Demand to Sydney, a significant step
in bringing all of Hertz' global products and services to the
Australian market. Hertz On Demand operates with state-of-the-art
technology and is for people who want the use and convenience of a
car without the associated ownership costs. It is also ideal
solution to replace or complement company fleets in order to drive
down overall fleet costs."
Greg Giraud, General Manager,
Hertz On Demand Australia, added: "We are thrilled to provide
residents of Sydney with a great car share alternative, and the
business community with a complete end-to-end fleet replacement
solution unique in Australia.
Members will also be able to use their Australian membership in
London, Paris, New
York and other Hertz On Demand locations throughout the
world at the click of a mouse."
Vehicles are installed with an RFID reader for SmartCard
identification, giving each member keyless-entry to the cars. If
during their trip members need help, have questions, or would like
to extend the length of their rental, they can contact the Hertz
in-house Member Care Centre based in Australia via the hands free in-car
communication technology. The proprietary end to end car sharing
technology has been created by market leading company Eileo, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Hertz, allowing Hertz to tailor its
technology according to its member's needs.
Across Australia, more and more
drivers are choosing car sharing as the smart, savvy way to get
around. In Sydney car sharing has more than tripled over the past
three years, resulting in eased traffic congestion, freed up
parking and savings to residents of AU$21 million a year. The
recent SGS Economics and Planning study, commissioned by the
City of Sydney, shows the economic
benefits of car share for both citizens and businesses outweigh the
costs by a ratio of 19 to one. The full report can be obtained
from:
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/aboutsydney/parkingandtransport/CarShare.asp
About Hertz On Demand
Hertz On Demand has more than 230,000 members and 1600 vehicles
located at over 800 locations worldwide, including cities,
corporate offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers vehicles
equipped with keyless entry, and benefits covered by the
competitive hourly rate including fuel, insurance, 24/7 roadside
assistance, 24-hour in car Member Care Centre communication, and,
in the US, 180 free miles per 24 hours. For more information, visit
www.HertzOnDemand.com.
About Hertz
Hertz is the world's largest general use car rental company,
operating from over 8,650 corporate locations in 150 countries
worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car
rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and
service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online
Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation
systems, and unique cars offered through the company's Prestige,
Family, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from
the competition. For more information please go to
www.hertz.com
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