Photo by PoPville flickr user philliefan99
“Dear PoPville,
I went online this morning to reserve a car using Hertz On Demand car sharing service. The system showed every car in DC was booked. I followed up with a call to customer service and was told Hertz On Demand is no longer operating in DC. This service operated much like Zip Cars, but had no annual fee. I thought you might want to make your readers aware of the situation so they could avoid finding out when they need a car.”
Another reader writes:
“I was wondering why I couldn’t find a Hertz 24/7 car all weekend (a zipcar competitor) and after tweeting them, they sent me this email, indicating that they’re closing down in DC. Apparently they didn’t find it important to notify their customers of their closing otherwise…”
I’ll be honest I didn’t even know they were an option. In searching the archives I found this question from the forum:
“I’m curious if anyone out there has actually been able to get a car through Hertz on Demand? I’ve tried to use my membership twice but both times when I’ve shown up the car was nowhere to be found. Hertz on Demand customer service has been a nightmare to deal with – they don’t seem to have anyone local. Do they even really have cars here or just a google map showing where cars might be? Has anyone ever even seen an actual Hertz on Demand Car – I’m beginning to think they are like the Yeti except I think finding a Yeti more likely…”
Recent Stories
7175 12th Street, NW photos courtesy nailsaloon From a press release: “nailsaloon, D.C.’s leading purveyor of premium nail and beauty care service, is thrilled to announce the opening of its…
Thanks to E for sending this super sweet 1954 Chevrolet Coupe. Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!
“Dear PoPville, Spotted in Shaw on N St. Are we doing sharpie signs now? Was not aware.”
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and…
We are excited to announce that the 2024 Washington Award application opened today!
The 2024 Washington Award offers four cash prize awards of $15,000 for individual artists working in the field of music, dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary practice (one award per category). This award, one of the largest grants in D.C. available to individual artists, provides unrestricted cash support to artists at critical moments in their careers to freely develop and pursue their creative ideas.
Since its inception in 2001, the Washington Award has recognized artists in music, dance, interdisciplinary practice, and visual arts. In a renewed commitment to supporting the artistic community of Washington DC, the Washington Award is eligible to DC artists who prioritize social impact in their practice.
Unlike our competitors, Well-Paid Maids doesn’t clean your home with harsh chemicals. Instead, we handpick cleaning products rated “safest” by the Environmental Working Group, the leading rating organization regarding product safety.
The reason is threefold.
First, using safe cleaning products ensures toxic chemicals won’t leak into waterways or harm wildlife if disposed of improperly.
DC Labor History Walking Tour
Come explore DC’s rich labor history with the Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America and the Labor Heritage Foundation. The free DC Labor History Walking Tour tour will visit several landmarks and pay tribute to the past and ongoing struggle
Frank’s Favorites
Come celebrate and bid farewell to Frank Albinder in his final concert as Music Director of the Washington Men’s Camerata featuring a special program of his most cherished pieces for men’s chorus with works by Ron Jeffers, Peter Schickele, Amy
