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Zipcar Confirms UK Exit, Tells 650,000 Members Accounts Will Close by Mid-February

Falling revenue plus higher costs prompted the withdrawal.

Overview

  • New bookings are blocked and member accounts will be closed with 30 days’ notice, with access remaining until 16 February 2026.
  • Pro-rated refunds for unused plans from the start of 2026 will be issued automatically, with completion targeted before the end of January.
  • The confirmation followed a formal consultation with the UK workforce of 71, communicated in an email from general manager James Taylor.
  • Company filings show revenue fell to about £47 million in 2024 as losses widened, with the cost of living cited as a key pressure.
  • Rival services, notably Turo, are actively courting displaced users, including advertising in London to capture demand.