PARK RIDGE, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 08/25/09 -- Connect by Hertz (www.connectbyhertz.com), Hertz's global car sharing club, has signed its first major corporate account in Texas, USAA. Cars will be placed at USAA's headquarters in San Antonio, providing its more than 14,000 employees with an environmentally friendly, economical alternative to car ownership and a solution for short-term transportation needs. The effort underscores Hertz's commitment to aggressively expand its car sharing club.

Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hertz, said, "Connect by Hertz has been expanding aggressively and the corporate market is a key element to our expansion program. With 14,000 employees at the USAA headquarters, hundreds using USAA's NuRide and Van Pooling programs, Connect by Hertz is a natural benefit for USAA to offer its employees. Car Sharing allows businesses to manage their fleets in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Hertz has a long standing relationship with USAA; by offering Connect by Hertz services USAA is able to offer a new, cost-effective travel option for its headquarter employees."

Alice L. Diamant, President of USAA Alliance Services, LLC, said, "We are excited to be involved in this innovative, new service for USAA employees. USAA has enjoyed a tremendous business relationship with Hertz since 1972. Hertz has always gone further than expected to deliver exceptional value to our members. This is just the latest example of that kind of thinking, this time to the benefit of USAA employees and the environment."

Three Toyota Prius hybrids have been placed at USAA's headquarters and will be available for use 24/7. Cars are available to all USAA employees who join Connect by Hertz with gas, maintenance, insurance and parking included in USAA's low, hourly rate. Selected for its advanced technology, solid infrastructure and quality vehicles, Connect by Hertz fulfills Hertz's mission of providing services for all rental needs -- from one hour to one year, and everything in between.

Connect by Hertz offers businesses an economical, convenient and socially conscious alternative to fleet ownership. Connect by Hertz helps promote public transportation usage and car pooling, reduces congestion and parking problems while helping the environment. Businesses can reduce expenses and control costs by converting fixed fleet costs into variable, per trip costs. Shared cars can be used for business purposes and are a money saving perk for Companies to offer their employees.

With a variety of business programs available, Connect by Hertz eliminates the need for a corporate fleet. Connect by Hertz's basic business package is great for small companies with such benefits as no minimum commitment and free membership.