Free2move offers both B2B and B2C mobility provision that covers rental, car sharing and subscription services. It has a fleet of more than 450,000 cars and a network in excess of 500,000 parking places.
The UK program is part of Global Fleet Champions, a nonprofit worldwide campaign to prevent crashes and reduce pollution caused by work vehicles. UK-based road safety charity Brake administers the awards program.
The portal, Volvo Fleet and Business Online, provides the full range of Volvo models with direct-to-business pricing through the Care by Volvo subscription service. This includes full service maintenance, with just insurance and fuel or electricity required by the user for the monthly rental.
Northgate Vehicle Hire said the acquisition of Blakedale will allow it to grow its share of the traffic management sector at a time when the government has pledged strategic long-term investment in UK roads.
Volkswagen said it planned a central platform around which its Group brands could offer mobility solutions depending on what was correct for each brand customer. There would be one app offering services from car rental and subscription to car sharing and ride hailing.