LONDON, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HTZ) announced that Hertz Europe Ltd. has
launched Hertz Driver Services powered by Blacklane
following a partnership agreement with Blacklane. During this first
stage of the service's international rollout, Hertz's customers in
Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Spain and the UK can easily book reliable
ground transportation to complement their car rental in more than
250 cities and 500 airports worldwide. Airport transfers,
limousines and chauffeur services offered by Hertz Driver
Services are available to Hertz customers at competitive rates
and can be booked through the Hertz website, or via a customer
service telephone number.
Michel Taride, Group President, Hertz International, said:
"Partnering with the global professional driver service provider
Blacklane allows us to offer increasingly comprehensive
transportation solutions, catering to our customers' specific
travel needs at every stage of their journey. Blacklane's
consistent high standards are fully aligned with the elevated
service our customers expect from Hertz around the world. We trust
Hertz Driver Services powered by Blacklane will be
the perfect solution for customers who need an airport transfer for
the first and last legs of their trip, or simply choose not to
drive and use limousine or chauffeur services at their
destination."
Jens Wohltorf, Co-founder and CEO, Blacklane, said: "Business
and leisure travelers trust Hertz around the world for its quality
vehicles and high level of service. Blacklane will extend the Hertz
brand promise for passengers who need a professional driver.
Allowing customers to book rental cars and chauffeured
transportation for the same trip simplifies travel planning and
will help customers take the stress out of travel."
Hertz Driver Services powered by Blacklane provides the
industry's most customer-friendly professional driver service.
Customers receive guaranteed, all-inclusive rates for their
journeys in high-quality Business Class, Business Van/SUV and First
Class vehicles and the rides are instantly confirmed at the moment
of booking. Customers will enjoy a complimentary waiting time of up
to 60 minutes and free cancellation up to one hour before the ride.
On the day of their journey, customers will receive email and text
alerts to provide the driver's contact information and confirm the
arrival. For all airport pickups, customers' pickup time is
automatically adjusted if flight arrival times change.
More information about the service and its terms and conditions
available from www.hertz.co.uk/driverservices.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty
and Firefly vehicle rental brands in approximately 9,700
corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin
America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest
worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the
Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. Product and
service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Carfirmations,
Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline,
Dream, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the
competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle
leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates
the Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and
sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about
The Hertz Corporation, visit: www.hertz.com.
About Blacklane (blacklane.com)
Blacklane is the global professional driver service, covering the
first and last miles of your journey. The company provides peace of
mind for passengers and drivers in more than 50 countries, 250
cities and 500 airports around the world. Blacklane guarantees
high-quality rides at fair, fixed and all-inclusive rates. All
drivers are commercially licensed and insured. Blacklane's
state-of-the-art systems and a multi-lingual 24/7 Customer Service
team coordinate tens of thousands of quality cars in real time.
Passengers and bookers can schedule rides on Blacklane's website or
mobile apps or via distribution and channel partners.
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SOURCE Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.