


Providing a travel option that lives at the intersection of transportation and hospitality, the service will ease the stress of traffic, provide a simple and intuitive experience from door to destination, and foster new opportunities to explore more of Southeast Florida and the Southwestern United States. More information is available at About Brightlineīrightline is the new benchmark for travel by train in America with express inter-city passenger rail service connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with expected future service to Orlando and Tampa, and expected future service connecting Las Vegas and Southern California. Avis Budget Group has approximately 31,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s leading car sharing network, with more than one million members. “The partnership with Avis Budget Group was an easy decision for us as it provides another option for our guests to seamlessly connect from the passenger rail system to their final destinations.”Īvis Budget Group, Inc. “Brightline is about connectivity and ensuring our guests can easily move throughout the tri-county region and connect to the things that matter,” said Ravneet Bhandari, Brightline’s chief commercial officer. Zipcar vehicles are also available at all three stations – vehicles are parked inside the Brightline garages, adjacent to each station. Alternatively, travelers can reserve vehicles on the Avis or Zipcar mobile apps or online at Avis facilities are temporarily located at Brightline ticket counters at each of Brightline’s three south Florida stations and will be moving to their permanent locations, adjacent to each station, by the end of the year.

“Now, riders can benefit from both the speed and service of the Brightline experience, as well as the ability to get exactly where they need to be with one of our cars.”Īs part of the collaboration, Avis will be integrated into the Brightline mobile app and on Brightline’s online booking channel for convenient, one-stop shopping. “Increasingly, travelers are taking a multi-modal approach to getting from Point A to Point B and our partnership with Brightline offers a new level of convenience and access for people who need mobility solutions beyond the train station,” said Joe Ferraro, President, Americas, Avis Budget Group. Under the agreement, Avis Budget Group will expand its footprint in Florida to offer Brightline passengers and those living or working near Brightline’s three current stations with convenient access to Avis and Zipcar vehicles. (NASDAQ: CAR) today announced a mobility partnership with Brightline, the nation’s only privately owned, operated and maintained passenger rail service in the United States. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Avis Budget Group, Inc.
