JT Genter
In the summer of 2021, rental car companies seemed caught off guard by the sudden recovery in rental car demand. Rental companies had downsized their fleets and staff to make it through the worst of the pandemic downturn. Then, rather suddenly, travelers started taking to the road once again, and incredibly long lines at rental car centers became common.
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