Zipcar announces closure of UK business

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US-owned car sharing platform confirms it is not taking any new bookings from 31 December 2025 in the UK

Car hire business Zipcar has announced it is ceasing operations in the UK and has stopped taking new bookings beyond the end of this year. Confirming the move on its website, the company said the exact...

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