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Car Rental Market to Make $176.2b by 2025
By Dipo Olowookere
Future Market Insights (FMI) has announced the release of its report titled ‘Car Rental Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025.’
According to the report, the global car rental market, valued at $87.8 billion in 2014, is anticipated to reach $176.2 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6 percent between 2015 and 2025.
The global car rental market is driven by rising global tourism industry, surge in public awareness about car rental services, easy booking via online services, introduction of new business concepts, increasing number of Internet users and rise in international tourist arrivals. Apart from this, growing GDP rates and increasing income levels in the developing regions are also positively influencing growth of the car rental market globally.
Increasing infrastructural developments, growing air travel, rise in demand for recreational activities and increasing urban population have widened the scope for car rental service providers. Conversely, stringent emission standards, low cost public transportation, and volatility in crude oil prices are some of the minor restraints in the global car rental market. Additionally, increasing mobile and Internet usage is also expected to drive growth of the global car rental market in the coming years. Growing investments by the industry players and increasing online presence of the car rental service providers is expected to further drive growth of global car rental market.
Rising technological developments are expected to offer favourable growth opportunities in the near future. Rapid urbanisation is leading to a rise in the mobility on-demand services, which include car sharing, short-term car rental services, etc., which are providing favourable prospects for growth of the car rental market.
North America dominated the global car rental market in 2014, in terms of revenue, accounting for 48.4 percent share of the overall market. However, APEJ (Asia Pacific Excluding Japan) is foreseen to expand at a relatively high CAGR of 10.2 percent during the forecast period. North America is expected to remain the most dominant global car rental market throughout the forecast period.
The major players in the market are focusing on expanding their global footprints through various mergers and acquisitions.
Rising consolidation in the car rental industry has facilitated market leaders, such as Enterprise Holdings Inc., to expand their respective businesses in various geographies, thereby increasing their market share. The U.S. is witnessing major investments by market players, along with increasing popularity of car sharing services.
By end use, the on-airport segment dominated the global car rental market in 2014 in terms of revenue, and is foreseen to expand at a CAGR of 8.2 percent during the forecast period. The on-airport car rental segment is expected to remain the most dominant segment in the global car rental market throughout the forecast period
By customer type, the leisure segment is foreseen to expand at a high CAGR of 8.6 percent during the forecast period. The segment is expected to dominate the global car rental market throughout the forecast period.
On the basis of booking type, the offline access dominated the global car rental market in 2014 in terms of revenue, accounting for 48.4 pecent share of the overall market in 2014. The market is expected to lose its market share to the mobile application segment, which is projected to expand at a CAGR 9.9 percent during the forecast period.
On the basis of sector, the unorganised segment dominated the global car rental market in 2014 in terms of revenue, accounting for 56.9 percent share of the overall market. However, the organised sector segment is foreseen to expand at a relatively high CAGR of 7.3 percent.
Competitive Landscape
Key market players covered in the reportinclude Enterprise Holdings Inc., The Hertz Corporation, Avis Budget Group, Inc., Europcar Group S.A., Carzonrent India Pvt Ltd., Sixt SE, Al Futtaim Group, Localiza- Rent a Car SA, Eco Rent a Car and GlobalCARS. The car rental market is consolidated in some regions such as the U.S. and Europe, with the top two players bagging over 50 percent shares of the total market. Most players in the market are engaged in various activities, such as mergers and acquisitions, increasing investments in technological developments, geographical expansion and brand building via strong marketing strategies, in order to sustain their position in the competitive market.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has cut import levies on new and used vehicles by as much as 10 per cent in a move aimed at reducing the cost of vehicle importation, even as it commenced the implementation of a new Green Tax surcharge.
According to an update issued by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, the import levy on new vehicles has been reduced from 20 per cent to 10 per cent, while the levy on used vehicles has been slashed from 15 per cent to five per cent under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, which took effect on July 1, 2026.
The customs said the policy is designed to ease the cost of vehicle imports while advancing the government’s environmental sustainability objectives through the newly introduced Green Tax.
The implementation also reduces the overall import duty on fully built passenger vehicles from 70 per cent to 40 per cent.
As part of the Green Tax framework, a new environmental surcharge of between two per cent and four per cent will apply to petrol-powered vehicles with engine capacities exceeding 2,000cc. However, mass transit buses, electric vehicles, and passenger cars with engines below 2,000cc are exempt from the surcharge.
Beyond the automobile sector, the fiscal measures also lower import duties on several essential goods. The duty on imported rice has been reduced from 70 per cent to 47.5 per cent, while crude palm oil now attracts a 28.75 per cent duty.
In addition, import duties on agricultural and manufacturing machinery have been completely removed to support local production, while Waste PET has been added to the export prohibition list to encourage domestic recycling.
By Dipo Olowookere
Plans are underway to carry out a comprehensive data capture and registration exercise of all commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators within Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA.
This move, according to the council chairman, Mr Lukmon Agbaje, is part of proactive measures to strengthen the security of lives and property across the Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The exercise, he said, would be executed in partnership with security agencies and transport unions.
On Tuesday, the council chief convened a high-level security meeting with leaders of commercial transport unions and key security stakeholders operating within the area.
Mr Agbaje expressed concern over the increasing influx of commercial motorcycle (Okada) and tricycle (Keke) operators into the LCDA without proper documentation or profiling.
According to him, the absence of reliable records poses significant security challenges and could provide opportunities for criminal elements to infiltrate communities under the guise of commercial transportation.
He stressed that security is best achieved through preventive measures, noting that effective profiling and documentation remain essential tools in safeguarding residents and protecting the council from emerging security threats.
Mr Agbaje disclosed that under the new security framework, all Okada and Keke parks and operational locations across the LCDA would be officially documented, adding that every duly verified operator would receive an official identification jacket bearing a unique coded number to facilitate easy identification and monitoring.
He also said a mandatory guarantor system will be introduced to strengthen accountability, ensuring that every registered rider has a verifiable guarantor who can be contacted whenever necessary.
The chairman noted that these measures are designed not only to improve security coordination but also to protect law-abiding commercial operators and discourage criminal activities within the council.
Leaders of the various transport unions welcomed the initiative, noting that proper documentation will distinguish genuine operators from criminal elements, enhance public confidence, and promote a safer working environment for commercial transporters.
Also, the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of Ayobo and Ipaja Commands commended the initiative, describing it as a timely and commendable step towards strengthening community policing. They reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to working closely with the council to ensure full compliance and sustain peace and public order.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
A new in-app audio recording feature to enhance safety, promote respectful interactions, and support fair resolution of disputes between drivers and passengers during rides has been introduced by inDrive.
A statement from the global mobility and urban services platform disclosed that the feature can be activated manually by either the driver or passenger at any point during a trip, providing an additional layer of protection and confidence for both parties.
It complements inDrive’s existing suite of safety tools, including in-trip monitoring, ride-sharing capabilities, and 24/7 customer support. Integrated into the app’s Safety Centre.
The audio recording feature, which is already available in the app, helps address situations where evidence is limited, providing an objective record that enables inDrive’s support team to investigate complaints and resolve disputes fairly.
It also promotes responsible behaviour throughout the ride. Designed with privacy and data security in mind, recordings remain securely stored and are only accessed with a user’s consent as part of an official complaint investigation.
The audio recording feature reflects inDrive’s broader mission of challenging injustice by creating a fairer and more transparent experience for everyone using the platform.
According to the Country Manager for inDrive Nigeria, Mr Timothy Oladimeji, while the vast majority of rides are completed without incident, there are occasional situations where misunderstandings arise, and evidence is limited, making it difficult to determine what transpired.
He added that by providing an additional source of information, the feature enables support teams to conduct more thorough investigations and reach fairer resolutions, ultimately enhancing confidence in the platform for both drivers and passengers.
“Safety remains at the heart of everything we do at inDrive. We understand that privacy is just as important as safety, which is why this feature was developed with strong safeguards to ensure users remain in control.
“The introduction of the audio recording feature reflects our commitment to continuously improving the experience for both passengers and drivers to foster trust, accountability and mutual respect,” he said.
The new audio recording feature is now available within the Safety Centre section of the inDrive app. Users will receive notifications informing them about the feature and how it can be activated when needed.
