A new partnership between Europcar Group and Shouqi Car Rental is set to benefit business drivers travelling in Europe and China.

Europcar customers will be able to rent a car, if they own a Chinese driving licence, or book a chauffeur service in China.

Shouqi Car Rental, a subsidiary of the Beijing Tourism Group, is one of the leading mobility players in China with a fleet of more than 30,000 vehicles, approximately 500 stations, and covering more than 70 domestic cities.

The worldwide commercial partnership will deliver complementary networks, providing Shouqi and Europcar customers with access to both company’s services.

Shouqi customers will be able to purchase all-inclusive packages outside of China throughout the Europcar Worldwide Network while Europcar customers will be able to rent a car, if they own a Chinese driving licence, or book a chauffeur service in China through a range of three offers: classic, business or travellers with reduced mobility.

Jack Wei, Shouqi Car Rental chief operating officer, said: “The cooperation with Europcar is a key strategic move of Shouqi Car Rental to explore the global car rental market, and provide its customers with more comfortable and convenient car rental services worldwide through a more standardised process and more considerate auto service overseas.”

Caroline Parot, Europcar Group CEO, added: “This partnership is an important next step in our strategy of expanding our international footprint and to provide a global mobility network to our customers.”

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