Hertz Extends on Demand car Share Network to Staffordshire University

LONDON--March 9, 2012:

- Hertz On Demand signs another university deal in the UK offering free car club membership to students and staff - With Photo

Hertz On Demand, The Hertz Corporation's global car sharing club, has signed a car sharing partnership with Staffordshire University, one of the UK's most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinking learning institutions. The University now offers its students and staff the opportunity to reserve and drive fuel-efficient and eco-friendly Hertz on Demand car club vehicles on campus from just GBP5.50 per hour.

Michel Taride, President of Hertz International, said: "It is a pleasure to work with Staffordshire University in offering these great car sharing benefits to their students and staff. This partnership highlights the growing popularity of car-sharing among universities seeking green solutions which are both convenient and cost-effective. The other attraction of this scheme lies in its simplicity- members can just click, book and drive away."

Adam Van Winsum, Environmental Manager at Staffordshire University, commented: "We are delighted to be able to offer the Hertz On Demand car sharing scheme to our staff and students. Staffordshire University is committed to reducing the impact on our natural environment and we always welcome ideas which will assist us in achieving this goal. The Hertz On Demand car share initiative is an excellent addition to our existing environmental initiatives. The car club will not only help us in cutting down on our carbon emissions but will also contribute to our local community by reducing traffic congestion and the pressure for residents' parking spaces."

Hertz On Demand provides an economical, convenient and socially conscious alternative to car ownership. The service is a pay-as-you-go system, providing members with 24/7 access to vehicles located on Staffordshire campus. The cars are available to hire from GBP5.50 per hour, and can be booked in seconds over the phone, using an I-phone, or by visiting the http://www.hertzondemand.com website. The rate includes insurance, fuel, maintenance, cleaning, and roadside assistance. Membership is also free for life, and open to anyone over the age of 19 with a licence valid for the UK.

The car club at Staffordshire University will launch with a fleet of Fiat 500's, the Ford Focus Econetic and the award winning Alfa Romeo MiTo. Each vehicle has a very low CO2 output of less than 120g/km. The cars incorporate keyless entry via a smart chip-enabled RFID device, and are equipped with a cutting edge communication system that offers in-vehicle member care around the clock.

Hertz On Demand and Staffordshire University formally launched this initiative during the University's Road Safety event on 5th and 6th March, 2012. The car club will be promoted further on campus throughout the year, and is open to both students and staff.

Hertz On Demand background information

Globally, Hertz on Demand has approximately 114,000 members and is available in six countries and on approximately 60 university campuses.

The Hertz On Demand fleet is carefully chosen based on a set of aggressive standards established in the categories of manufacturing/maintenance quality, environmental sustainability, safety, and a blend of fun and functionality. The fleet includes: Alfa Romeo Mito, Fiat 500, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Ford Focus and Ford Transit LWB Vans (UK), MINI Cooper D, Opel Meriva and Opel Corsa (France), MINI Cooper D, Ford Focus and Nissan Pixo (Germany), MINI Cooper D, Toyota Yaris and Toyota Verso (Spain) and Toyota Prius (New York City).

Hertz On Demand adapts the latest in end-to-end telematics to further provide superior customer service. Upon making a reservation, each member receives an email confirmation on bookings as well as a SMS alert indicating the reserved car's licence plate and location. To unlock and engage the vehicle, members simply need to swipe their key fob over the car's radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader.

About Staffordshire University

Established in 1992, Staffordshire University has evolved into one of the country's most dynamic, progressive and forward-thinking learning institutions. Always quick to adapt as student requirements change, the University has become renowned for its groundbreaking new courses and first-class learning opportunities.

About Hertz

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,500 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and New Zealand. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 119 major airports in Europe. Hertz is now in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers. Product and service innovations such as Hertz Gold Choice, Hertz #1 Club Gold, specially designed NeverLost satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company's Prestige, Fun/Adrenaline and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition.

In 2008, the Company entered the global car sharing market with its service now referred to as Hertz On Demand which rents cars by the hour and/or by the day, at various locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of rental equipment, from small tools and supplies to earthmoving equipment, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers, from approximately 315 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia, as well as through its international licensees. Hertz also owns Donlen Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, which is a leader in providing fleet leasing and management services.

Website: Hertz on Demand