Zipcar plans to stop operating in the UK at the end of December – Bundlezy

Zipcar plans to stop operating in the UK at the end of December

Zipcar rental car on 4th December 2024 in London, United Kingdom. Zipcar is an American car-sharing company which is part of Avis Budget Group. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)
Zipcar is considering plans to cease operations in the UK (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)

Zipcar has suspended bookings after proposing to cease operating in the UK.

The car and van rental service told customers in an email – seen by Metro – that it has started a formal consultation with UK employees.

The message, from the General Manager of Zipcar UK James Taylor, said it will suspend new bookings until December 31 until the consultation comes to an end.

He added: ‘Although we propose to cease operations in the UK, your account will remain open until the final decision is made following the consultation process.

Zipcar proposes to cease its UK operations
The email from Zipcar UK general manager sent to customers this afternoon

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‘This means you’re still able to use Zipcars until 31st December 2025.’

Zipcar, an American company, allows members to rent cars and vans by the minute, hour, or day through a mobile app.

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