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eDreams post-Covid travelling poll USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain & Sweden

LONDON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — eDreams ODIGEO, Europe’s largest online travel company (and eDreams parent company), has surveyed 10,000 respondents across its American and European markets to reveal sentiments about travelling since the appearance of COVID-19. Conducted between 16th and 25th September 2020 and including 2000 respondents from the…

A quest for reassurance: flexibility is the real key for American travellers looking ahead, with 54% looking for flights and accommodation with guaranteed refunds should the trip be cancelled due to Covid. A further 53% state that they are waiting for a vaccine before booking a trip abroad.

Summer travel: overwhelmingly, Americans limited their horizons this summer. 40% did not travel at all, and 45% changed their travel plans in order to take local or domestic trips. In this regard, American men made most alterations to their plans – 50% of them changing schedules compared to 39% of women. For those who did venture abroad, most felt most safe on the flight itself because of the mandatory use of face masks (32%). The findings are similar across all the countries surveyed, with fewer travellers choosing to venture abroad this summer and an overwhelming trend for making the most of our home countries – an overall average of 41%.

What next? eDreams’ survey gives the travel industry reason to hope, indicating that travellers across all the markets polled are beginning to plan their 2021 holidays, with more than half (51%) of all responses indicating that short, long and even extended trips are on the drawing board. In particular, 32% of American respondents are already planning long-haul holidays: 41% choosing the destination they like most, while being cautious during stays in popular places and 39% having an extra eye for hygiene conditions and relying on government and official advice when booking. Beach holidays will be in demand, with the majority of American respondents (32%) preferring the beach above all other types of destination. Bookings themselves may be later than was traditional pre-COVID (28% express a preference to book last minute) and savings are important with 22% of consumers looking for bargains (26% of men compared to just 18% of women).

Methodology: the eDreams Post Covid Survey was conducted by OnePoll between 16-29 September 2020, across its key markets including the UK, USA, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. It was conducted between 16-25 September in the USA and between 16-29 September in all other markets, and with a group of 10,000 total respondents of which 2000 were from the USA. All respondents were adults who have been on a plane in the past two years.

About eDreams: eDreams is one of the world’s leading online travel brands. A true disruptor in the online travel booking sector since its foundation in 1999, putting cutting-edge technology solutions to work on behalf of travellers across 40 countries worldwide. It offers the widest choice of flights from 666 airlines, hotels, flight + dynamic hotel packages, car rentals and travel insurance. eDreams is part of the eDreams ODIGEO Group, one of the world’s largest online travel companies serving 17 million customers in 45 countries globally.

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Carnival Corporation & plc Update on Cyber Event

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation…

Company issues update to its August 17 announcement

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As earlier disclosed, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) detected unauthorized third-party access to portions of the company’s information technology systems on August 15, 2020. Information Security at Carnival Corporation acted quickly to shut down the intrusion, restore operations and prevent further unauthorized access. The company also engaged a major cybersecurity firm to investigate the matter and notified law enforcement and appropriate regulators of the event.

While the investigation is ongoing, early indications are that in early August the unauthorized third party gained access to certain personal information relating to some guests, employees and crew for three of the corporation’s brands — Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Seabourn, as well as casino operations. Working with its cybersecurity consultants, the company took steps to recover its files and has evidence indicating a low likelihood of the data being misused.

The company is working as quickly as possible to identify the guests, employees, crew and other individuals whose personal information may have been impacted. The company expects to complete this process within the next 30 to 60 days and will then send notifications to potentially affected individuals whose current contact information is available to the company. Along with those individual notices, affected individuals will be offered complimentary credit monitoring, as appropriate.

Meanwhile, the company has posted website notices and established a dedicated call center to answer questions regarding the event. When the investigation is complete, callers may confirm whether or not their information was affected.

Additional information about the event is available at www.hollandamerica.com, www.carnival.com, www.seabourn.com, or www.oceanplayersclub.com. The call center is available toll-free in the U.S. at +1. 888.905.0687, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday. Individuals outside the U.S. may email questions to cruisedataevent@cyberscout.com, as well as request that a call center representative respond back by phone.

As part of its ongoing operations, the company is continuing to review security and privacy policies and procedures and implementing changes when needed to enhance information security and privacy controls.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world’s leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.

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Orlando Condo Hotel Project now taking reservations

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Sunset Walk Residences has begun accepting reservations for its new Condo Hotel project located minutes from the Walt Disney World main gate. The mixed use resort opened in 2018 with the Margaritaville Hotel Orlando and Margaritaville Cottages. In 2019, Island H2O Live, the world’s most technologically advanced waterpark was added to the mix. An affiliation with a major hotel brand and a new name is expected to be rolled out sometime in…

Condo Hotel Offering
The Residences will include Studio, One- and Two-Bedrooms from 538 square feet to 1,204 square feet starting in the low $200k’s, including furniture, during the pre-construction event. Since the Reservations will be issued sequentially, the first to secure their reservations will be among the first to select their condo enjoying a greater selection and lower pre-construction pricing. All reservation holders will make their selection, in person or virtually, at the Priority Selection Event on November 22, 2020.

Whether someone is interested in a vacation home, an investment or both, a pre-construction launch is a smart entry point. According to Joel Lazar, Executive Director of Sales, «If you’re patient, you can reap the benefits. Typically the marketing of priority launch projects is way ahead of development, so renderings, floorplans, design details, pricing, amenities and condo documents are not readily available early in the marketing ramp up. But if you secure your reservation early you benefit by selecting your condo early for a greater selection and better pricing».

Encore Portfolio
Encore Capital Management and its principals are known for developing and building high profile Florida projects like Independence, Miami Worldcenter, Paramount Miami Worldcenter, Encore Club at Reunion, Bear’s Den at Reunion, Island H2O Live waterpark and Mirada in addition to projects in Texas, Arizona and California.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information, press only:
Joel Lazar, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing
info@condohotelorlando.com
For more info go to http://www.CondoHotelOrlando.com or http://www.Sunsetwalk.com

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First avid™ hotel in Canada breaks ground

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the latest in international expansion for its…

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located in Vaughan, a suburb of Toronto. The property is owned by PI Cap and is part of a robust pipeline of new avid hotels currently under development across Canada. There are more than a dozen avid hotels now open and welcoming guests, including the first property in Mexico, and 90 properties under construction or with plans approved for construction across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Expected to open by spring 2022, the new avid hotel in Vaughan will offer 119 rooms across six floors. Located in a high traffic, high visibility area, the hotel is just minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, convenient to many area shopping centers and restaurants, with easy access to neighboring Brampton, Etobicoke and Bolton. Vaughan has long been recognized as one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada and is home to Canada’s Wonderland theme park which draws millions of visitors to the area each year.

Karen Gilbride, Vice President, avid hotels and Atwell Suites™, IHG, commented: «On behalf of IHG and our thousands of colleagues, I congratulate PI Cap on this milestone for the avid hotels brand in Canada. There are great things on the horizon as travelers continue to visit newly opened hotels and discover the avid hotels’ experience, which is all about the basics done exceptionally well and delivered at a fair price. We believe this mainstream brand will continue to resonate strongly with hotel owners due to the lower cost to build, efficient staffing model and overall operating economics in the current environment and for years to come.»

Sherjang Singh Rana, co-owner PI Cap, commented: «Bringing the avid hotels brand to the growing city of Vaughan is a tremendous achievement for our company.»

Sandeep Ahuja, co-owner PI Cap, commented: «While we have deep roots throughout Canada and are known and trusted for our expertise in personal and business insurance, this property marks our first venture into the hospitality industry, and we are excited to partner with IHG to introduce the avid brand to Canadian consumers. We look forward to welcoming our first guests at this new property soon.»

Launched in 2017, avid hotels is one of IHG’s newest brands in the midscale, mainstream category and has grown rapidly with more than 200 new hotel properties signed since launch. The brand is purpose-built and offers the type of hospitality its guests value most – the essentials that make a difference and experiences that feel just right, every time. Guests at avid hotels properties can expect a superior stay, including a great night’s sleep in a clean room, a grab-and-go, complimentary breakfast, and seamless technology.

IHG understands that cleanliness is top of mind for today’s traveler. The company’s longstanding commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures includes the IHG Way of Clean program developed with Ecolab and Diversey, both world leaders in hygiene and cleaning technologies. The program, launched in 2015, features deep cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants as well as new COVID-19 protocols and best practices, developed with experts from the Cleveland Clinic. As a part of the IHG family of brands, avid hotels properties offer guests additional peace of mind with the IHG Clean Promise – guests can be reassured that their room will meet IHG’s high standards of cleanliness. If not, the hotel will make it right. Learn more about IHG’s new cleanliness initiatives and guest programs here.

To learn more about the brand and book with avid hotels for an upcoming trip, click here.

About IHG^®

IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental^® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton^® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo^®, EVEN^® Hotels, HUALUXE^® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza^® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn^® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express^®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations^®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites^®, Atwell Suites™, and Candlewood Suites^®.

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,900 hotels and approximately 883,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG^® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.ihgrewardsclub.com for more on IHG Rewards Club. For our latest news, visit: https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media and follow us on social media at: https://twitter.com/ihgcorporate, www.facebook.com/ihgcorporate and www.linkedin.com/company/intercontinental-hotels-group.

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Use cortinas y persianas sin cordones para evitar el riesgo de estrangulación de bebés y niños

Centro de información sobre recubrimientos para ventanas: https://bit.ly/311KREB

WASHINGTON, 13 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Los cordones de las cortinas y persianas son un peligro oculto en el hogar. Durante octubre, el Mes Nacional de la Seguridad en Recubrimientos para Ventanas, la Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) exhorta a los consumidores a revisar todas sus cortinas y persianas a fin de verificar no tengan cordones accesibles, ya que presentan un riesgo de estrangulación para bebés y niños.

«Los cordones accesibles en las ventanas son peligrosos», señaló el presidente interino de la CPSC, Robert Adler. «Incluso si se amarran altos o se usan las llamadas ‘abrazaderas de seguridad’, los niños se pueden estrangular y morir en menos de un minuto. Las cortinas y persianas sin cordones, o con cordones inaccesibles, son la única opción segura para usar en los hogares, guarderías o cualquier otro lugar donde haya presencia de niños pequeños».

Entre 2014 y 2019, se reportaron a la CPSC 46 muertes de bebés y niños relacionadas con estrangulación con cordones de cortinas y persianas. Eso equivale a un promedio de aproximadamente 8 niños (de 12 años y menores) que mueren cada año por estrangulamiento con un cordón de los recubrimientos para ventanas.

¿Qué deben hacer los padres y cuidadores para prevenir la estrangulación con cordones de cortinas y persianas?

Comprar es instalar cortinas y persianas sin cordones, que están disponibles en la mayoría de las tiendas y en línea. Hay que asegurarse de que la descripción del producto indique que no tiene cordones.

Si no puede remplazar sus cortinas o persianas actuales por unas sin cordones, la CSPC recomienda lo siguiente:

– Eliminar cualquier cordón que cuelgue acortándolo lo máximo posible.
– Mantener todos los cordones de cortinas y persianas fuera del alcance de los niños.
– Verifica que los topes de los cordones estén instalados y ajustados adecuadamente para limitar el movimiento de los cordones de elevación internos.
– Asegurar al piso o a la pared los cordones de lazo continuo para cortinas y persianas.
– Mover las cunas, camas, otros muebles y juguetes lejos de las ventanas y de los cordones de los recubrimientos para ventanas, preferiblemente a otra pared.

Para obtener más información, visite el Centro de información sobre recubrimientos para ventanas de la CPSC.

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Acerca de la CPSC
La Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE.UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) se encarga de proteger al público contra riesgos irrazonables de lesión o muerte asociados con el uso de miles de tipos de productos del consumidor. Muertes, lesiones y daños a la propiedad debido a incidentes con productos del consumidor le cuestan al país más de $1 billón de dólares al año. La labor de la CPSC ha contribuido a una disminución en el índice de muertes y lesiones vinculadas a los productos del consumidor en los últimos 40 años.

La ley federal prohíbe a cualquier persona vender productos sujetos a un retiro voluntario del mercado anunciado públicamente y llevado a cabo por el fabricante; o a un retiro obligatorio ordenado por la Comisión.

Para más información:
– Visite SeguridadConsumidor.gov.
– Reciba alertas electrónicas.
– Síganos en Twitter @SeguridadConsum, @USCPSC y en Facebook e Instagram @USCPSC.
– Reporte productos peligrosos o lesiones por productos en www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Llame a la línea de información al 800-638-2772 (teletipo 301-595-7054).
– Contacto para los medios de comunicación.

*Entrevistas en español disponibles

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Use cortinas y persianas sin cordones para evitar el riesgo de estrangulación de bebés y niños

Centro de información sobre recubrimientos para ventanas: https://bit.ly/311KREB

¿Qué deben hacer los padres y cuidadores para prevenir la estrangulación con cordones de cortinas y persianas?

Si no puede remplazar sus cortinas o persianas actuales por unas sin cordones, la CSPC recomienda lo siguiente:

Para obtener más información, visite el Centro de información sobre recubrimientos para ventanas de la CPSC.

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*Entrevistas en español disponibles

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Aimbridge Hospitality Continues Portfolio Growth with 16 Extended Stay America Properties

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, announces it has added 16 Extended Stay America properties to its growing portfolio. Aimbridge now manages 36 Extended Stay…

This portfolio of Extended Stay America properties has received $5 million of capital improvements in the last two years alone and will continue to receive capital improvements into the future from the new ownership group consisting of Lodging Advisory Group and ServiceStar Capital Management, LLC.

Lodging Advisory Group (LAG) will serve as the portfolio’s asset manager. Founded in 2017, Lodging Advisory Group is focused on building a diversified portfolio of extended stay assets. LAG is led by former Value Place CEO, Dan Weber, and former WoodSpring Suites Chief Strategy Office, Tyler Brown. CEO Dan Weber says, «Our knowledge of and experience in the extended stay hotel space paired with Aimbridge Hospitality’s deep operational expertise is a partnership that makes perfect sense.»

Mike Deitemeyer, Global President of Aimbridge Hospitality, added, «At Aimbridge, we use our scale, deep understanding of extended stay properties and experience across each hospitality vertical to achieve success alongside our owners. Our extended stay team is excited to assume management of this exceptional collection of properties.»

The increased demand for affordable properties with amenities such as kitchens with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and range makes Extended Stay America particularly attractive to travelers. The new Extended Stay America properties added to Aimbridge Hospitality’s portfolio, with a total of 1,775 keys, are:

Extended Stay America West, Omaha, NE: 86 keys
Extended Stay America Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS: 118 keys
Extended Stay America Airport, Kansas City, MO: 108 keys
Extended Stay America South, Kansas City, MO: 119 keys
Extended Stay America Chandler, Phoenix, AZ: 101 keys
Extended Stay America East, Wichita, KS: 73 keys
Extended Stay America Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, NM: 101 keys
Extended Stay America Airport, Albuquerque, NM: 122 keys
Extended Stay America Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS: 126 keys
Extended Stay America Shawnee Mission, Merriam, KS: 142 keys
Extended Stay America Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO: 101 keys
Extended Stay America Tiffany Springs, Kansas City, MO: 89 keys
Extended Stay America East Chandler Avenue, Phoenix, AZ: 130 keys
Extended Stay America Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS: 133 keys
Extended Stay America 87^thStreet, Lenexa, KS: 116 keys
Extended Stay America, Rio Rancho, NM: 109 keys

For more information on Extended Stay America or to book a stay at one of these properties, visit: https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/. For more on ServiceStar Capital Management, LLC, visit: http://servicestarcapital.com/And for more on Lodging Advisory Group, LLC, visit: https://lodgingadvisory.com/.

About Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality is the leading, global, third-party hotel management company operating branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers, and lifestyle hotels. Aimbridge merged with Interstate Hotels & Resorts in 2019, and now represents a premium portfolio of more than 1,400 branded and independent properties in 49 states and 20 countries. Aimbridge is based in Plano, Texas, and has additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, Toronto, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge’s International Division, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has supporting offices spread across Europe in Amsterdam, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Moscow.

For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com and connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.

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American Cancer Society and Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership in Fight Against Breast Cancer

DETROIT, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Since 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, and provide access to lifesaving screenings.

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Chevrolet and participating dealers across the United States have supported more than 100 Making Strides events across the country through event sponsorships, team participation, and customer engagement.

While Making Strides events have gone virtual this year, Chevrolet will continue support the events at the national, regional and local level all month. Employees across the country are participating in local Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events by «walking where they are» and making donations.

On October 1, Chevrolet launched its monthlong #IDriveFor social media campaign, which encourages people to share whom they drive for using the hashtag. Chevrolet will contribute $5 for every social post (up to $220,000) on Twitter or Instagram using #IDriveFor.

Chevrolet is also showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Making Strides by turning the towers of the Renaissance Center global headquarters in Detroit pink during October, displaying a pink fleet of vehicles and painting the sidewalks in front of the Renaissance Center pink.

«We are more grateful than ever for Chevrolet’s partnership, 10 years strong,» said Gary Reedy, chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society. «Cancer hasn’t stopped for COVID-19. Chevy’s continued commitment to Making Strides, ensures we can fund the future and continue the progress we have made in the fight against breast cancer through groundbreaking research, providing access to care and providing screenings for those who need it most.»

«Many things look different today than they did a year ago, but the commitment by ACS to continue the fight against breast cancer remains unwavering,» said Steve Majoros, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet Marketing. «Chevy is proud to continue our commitment to Making Strides with the rollout of the #IDriveFor campaign. We are excited to leverage technology to create a virtual community fueled by the shared mission of raising awareness of and financial support for breast cancer research.»

To learn more about Making Strides, visit makingstrideswalk.org.

About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 100 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.

Media Contact: Amanda Bosherz, amanda.bosherz@cancer.org

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Bike Chattanooga Program Thrives Amidst COVID-19

Announces New Member Referral Program for Month of October

CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Shift Transit, a leading mobility operations company and day-to-day operator of the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program, announced it was spearheading a new member referral program for the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program. The launch of this campaign coincides with record-breaking ridership and membership gains for the 8-year-old bikesharing service.

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Announces New Member Referral Program for Month of October

For the month of October, for each newly purchased Bike Chattanooga pass or membership on the PBSC/CycleFinder app, the pass holder will receive a unique code to refer a friend to try bikeshare with a free daily pass. A daily pass, valued at $8, gives riders unlimited 60-minute, station-to-station trips for a 24-hour period. The referral program is being launched at a time when bikesharing has become recognized as a great way to remain active and commute on one’s own terms in the midst of COVID-19, while also being able to maintain social distancing.

Since March, the Bike Chattanooga program has remained open, accessible, and safe for all to use. The service has distributed more than 200 free annual memberships to frontline workers, while seeing a 62% usage increase in stations adjacent to medial facilities between April – September. In addition, between January – September, the service has broken a number of system records including:

62% Y-o-Y increase in the number of subscriptions sold
27% Y-o-Y increase in ridership
27% Y-o-Y increase in miles travelled

«We are thrilled to see the record-breaking success of the Bike Chattanooga program in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Ben Taylor, Director of Transportation Operations for the City of Chattanooga. «It’s clear that Chattanooga residents and visitors have come to rely on the program as a vital transportation lifeline and we are grateful to be able to partner with Shift Transit to safely provide this service.»

A significant source of these gains has been the service’s 55 electric bikes. With e-bike sales surging across the country, Bike Chattanooga has also benefitted from the growing interest in electric transport. To date, the Bike Chattanooga e-bike fleet has seen a 97% increase in usage Y-o-Y, representing 36% of all system trips.

For more information, visit www.BikeChattanooga.com

About Shift Transit

Shift Transit is a leading provider in shared mobility operations, managing 25,000 mobility assets on a daily basis. Shift Transit offers clients a robust suite of services, including vehicle maintenance, repair, recharging/refueling, rebalancing, marketing and sales, and government relations support.

For more information, visit www.shifttransit.net

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Safety Barrier for Ride-Sharing Motor Vehicles (BRK-2933)

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — While ridesharing has become quite popular for both drivers and riders, there have been times when safety has been compromised. Concerned about that, an inventor from Birmingham, Ala., came up with an effective preventive measure.

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He developed PROTECT-A-DRIVE to protect ride-sharing drivers against physical harm from passengers, reducing the chances of injury and death. As such, it provides a barrier between the front and back seats of a motor vehicle. Thus, it improves safety and security and affords peace of mind. Furthermore, its durable construction makes it effective for an extended period of time. In addition, it is convenient, effective and affordably priced.

The inventor’s work experience inspired the idea. «Working as a driver for a ridesharing business,» he said, «I was once attacked by a passenger and almost wrecked my car because I had no way to keep separated from my rider.»

The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-BRK-2933, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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