Where is this taking us? How will be the rest of the year.
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Is there anything new?
All part time employees furlough for 30 days.
I worked at Avis in Vandalia Oh I can assure you that the cars here are soaked in disinfectant. We spray the door handle before we open the door then we use a spray bottle and soak the inside
They lay-off employees and have management do the employees’ work! Not cool at all, if there’s work then an employee should be called back to do it! Avis is all about the money, not the employees or the customers!! Selfish!! Wouldn’t feel bad if all of the upper management lost their jobs some day!!!
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-23/avis-slashes-costs-braces-for-60-or-worse-drop-in-reservations
Yeh all rent a car companies are not doing anything different to clean cars. All scum bag. Rack heads that clean. Why would they care? It’s a joke and we need to contact senators. Airport cleaners to used the same sh– cleaner they used 4 months ago.
I work in service and the above letter from Joe Ferraro is horseshit. They aren't giving us any disinfectants for the cars. We haven't been instructed to clean them any differently or given any sort of protective gear like masks. And we're getting into multiple vehicles that have been rented by people traveling from who knows where. We're all going to catch COVID19 either from the cars or from each other and then there will be no rentals at all when they shut everything down.
unfortunately that's the nature of the business, people don't travel, no cars or trucks will be rented. there is no revenue to create to an already shaky environment.
Heard 8500 let go this month.
Bad timing for layoffs. So sad
Voluntary leave packages for those who have worked at ABG over 15 years started today. Sad times.
Due to the huge hit that the travel and tourism industry is taking from the Corona virus, there will inevitably be layoffs.
They’re already happening
At this time when the news is dominated by Coronavirus, I wanted to personally reach out and let you know that we are vigilantly implementing enhanced protocols to ensure your safety.
We are closely monitoring the guidance of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control regarding the spread of the virus. Our focus is to ensure we meet customer needs while doing our part to keep you, our employees, and our communities safe.
Here’s what we’re doing:
We enhanced the techniques used to clean our vehicles after each rental. In particular, we are paying special attention to interior customer touch points such as seats, steering wheels, door handles and other hard surfaces.
We are also cleaning our facilities frequently with recommended sanitizing products.
In addition, we are taking steps to ensure the welfare of our employees. This includes instructing employees who feel ill to stay home and consult their healthcare providers. We are also urging all employees to be vigilant about frequent hand washing.
If you have an existing reservation, we look forward to seeing you and want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to promote a safe and secure rental experience. If you need to change a reservation, you can do so without incurring any change fees. If you need to cancel a reservation, please know that we are waiving any cancellation fees for Coronavirus-related travel bans.
During this challenging time, many people are choosing alternative transportation solutions. If you need a rental car, we are here for you. For any inquiries, please call us at (800) 706‐2847. Your safety is our highest priority and we truly appreciate the trust that you place in our team and our company.
Best regards,
Joe Ferraro
Interim CEO
Avis is screwed till the global economy turns around. It’s heavily indebted. They can only cut costs so much. Empty planes bring no renters. Obviously layoffs are coming.