In an attempt to ensure customers’ safety, Avis Budget Group Inc. CAR introduced the option of buying smartphone dash mounts for its Avis and Budget Car Rental customers.
These smartphone dash mounts are strong sticky pads, which have walls on their sides, devised to safely grip products like smartphones and GPS units. The idea behind unveiling this phone accessory is to help customers maintain their attention while driving, and simultaneously provide a pleasant and stress-free experience.
Customers can purchase this new accessory at various U.S. locations. These include major airports of Denver, New York, Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, San Diego, Jacksonville, Orlando, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Honolulu, Houston, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Philadelphia. Apart from these locations, the phone accessory will be available at certain off-airport locations.
This is not the first time that Avis Budget has taken a step to encourage risk-free driving. As part of its other safety initiatives, the company partnered with the State of New York to fight dangerous driving. In this regard, Avis Budget features a public service announcement (“PSA”) on its website’s reservation confirmation page for customers renting vehicles in New York.
This PSA emphasizes the risks associated with distracted driving. Also, back in 2013, Avis Budget joined the “It Can Wait(R)" program, aimed at eradicating texting and driving simultaneously. These initiatives underscore Avis Budget’s focus on consumers’ and overall safety.
Apart from the latest smartphone dash mount, the company provides other accessories to enhance customers’ experience. For instance, it offers a universal car charger with dual USB ports, a retractable car charger that supports Android devices and includes an adapter for cables of Apple Inc. AAPL products, among others.
Avis Budget is a leading vehicle rental service provider, which has been gaining value from its expansion strategies. The company also remains focused on fortifying its fleet with the addition of latest car models from leading manufactures to attract customers. We believe that these strategies, along with customer support systems such as the aforementioned ones, position the company for top-line growth, going forward.
Zacks Rank
Avis Budget currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the business services industry include Core-Mark Holding Company Inc. CORE and Liberty Tax Inc. TAX, each with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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