Hertz is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to get to the polls on Election Day.
The rental car company is calling the program “Drive the Vote,” CNN reports.
For the 2020 Election, any customer who rents a vehicle starting on November 2 for two or more days will get a free day on the rental, according to the Hertz website.
“We want to make it easier for people to exercise their right to vote -- especially those who need safe and reliable transportation,” Laura Smith, the firm’s executive vice president of global marketing and customer experience, said.
“We’re happy to provide local and convenient mobility options to the communities we serve on Election Day,” she added.
In October, Hertz announced plans to temporarily close all 87 car sales locations in the United States.
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Several employees involved with the car rental giant said the company told employees of the news in a conference call. Representatives on the call detailed plans to cease operations at the locations on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Hertz said in a statement, "As part of our Chapter 11 process, Hertz has been working to right-size our fleet to align with current demand and meet the requirements of our lenders.”
"Hertz has recently met its target to sell approximately 180,000 vehicles, and as a result is pausing the car sales program including temporarily closing corporate retail locations. Hertz has maintained the licenses for these locations and will evaluate its car sales program as it replenishes its fleet with new vehicles in 2021," the statement continued.
The company filed for bankruptcy protection on May 22.
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