As AI gains knowledge and reach, it’s ready to be promoted from a rental car agent to a back-office manager.

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The spate of media reports about car renters furious with AI-assessments creates bad will and poor PR images for the car rental industry.

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Uncertainty about American trade and travel policy appears to be influencing domestic and international bookings.

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The industry may not be returning to the lower LORs of 2019 and 2020 as two years of declining repair shop backlogs appear to flatline.

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The career website’s dual arrangement allows for targeted connections and anonymity for applicants.

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