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Hertz, World's Largest Car Rental Company
The Hertz Corporation is the United States second largest and the world's largest car rental company, with operations in over 145 countries worldwide. It was on this day - April 10, 1879 - 134 years back, the founder of the company, John Daniel Hertz, Sr., was born.
The story of John Hertz and is car rental empire has an interesting history, which spans over a period of nearly 100 years. Go through the image gallery below to learn some interesting facts about the man and his company.
John Hertz, born in Slovakia, immigrated to USA as a child and in 1915, at the age of 36, founded the Yellow Cab Company in Chicago.
In 1923, Hertz bought a rental-car company and renamed it Hertz Drive-Ur-Self Corporation.
In 1926, the company was acquired by General Motors (GM) and John became a GM board member.
The first Hertz car rental shop is opened in Chicago's Midway Airport in 1932.
First international service started in France in 1950
In 2002, becomes the first car rental company to start business in China.
Launches "Green Collection" in 2006, with the collection consisting of Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion,Buick LaCrosse, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata. Hertz also provides Nissan Leaf electric cars.
Dedicated reservation and customer service centers receive an estimated 40 million phone calls. 30 million reservations are made every year.
In India Hertz offers services such as Chauffeur Drive, Airport Transfers, Leasing and cars for Special Events
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