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Automobile-sharing firm Zipcar has confirmed it’s stopping operations within the UK, impacting 650,000 drivers throughout the nation.
On December 1, the US-based firm, which gives by-the-hour leases in addition to longer lets for automobiles and vans, advised clients within the UK that it deliberate to droop new bookings quickly on the flip of the yr.
The enterprise, which had 71 UK workers on the finish of 2024, launched a proper session with employees in consequence.
On Friday, in a recent e-mail to clients, the enterprise mentioned it “can now verify that Zipcar will stop working within the UK”.
The corporate added: “In accordance with clause 7.5 of the member phrases, please take this as your written discover that we’ll formally shut your account in 30 days’ time.
“It’s not potential to make any new bookings with Zipcar UK presently, however your account will stay open till February 16.”
It added that clients might be entitled to a pro-rated refund for any remaining durations on present plans or subscriptions, from the beginning of 2026.
Zipcar mentioned this might be finished routinely and won’t require any motion from customers.
Accounts confirmed that the van and automotive rent agency noticed losses deepen to £5.7 million in 2024 after a lower in buyer journeys.
