Vehicle hire company Zipcar is in consultation over closing its UK business by the end of the year, an email sent to customers has revealed. The company, which offers by-the-hour rentals as well as longer lets for cars and vans, has more than 650,000 clients across the nation – but is discussing options to shut down entirely after the new year. An email sent to customers revealed consultations are ongoing but that no further bookings beyond 31 December are currently allowed. The message explained that Zipcar, a US-headquartered group, “are proposing to cease the UK operations and have today started formal consultations with our UK employees”. Zipcar has more than 1,000 electric vehicles across London and more than 3,000 in total across the UK, as well as 14,000 businesses signed up for use. Members who have paid subscription plans running into next year are set to be reimbursed on a pro-rate basis. The firm also noted they would be in touch with any customers who had bookings already planned for into 2026.
Published: December 1, 2025 3:40 pm
Source: The Independent — Read original