Car Rental and Rail Pulse: News and Notes for Dec. 23, 2015

Customers Should Avoid Expensive Car Rental Extras
Car rental companies constantly try to sell customers on additional coverage and amenities, but a recent report from The Dallas Morning News suggests travelers should avoid the “upsell” at the counter.

National Car Rental Adding New Models for Emerald Club
To usher in the New Year, National Car Rental has announced it will add over a dozen new and redesigned 2016 vehicle models to its locations nationwide. The new rides will be exclusively available for Emerald Club members who use the Emerald Aisle through January 2016.

Lyft and Shell Team Up for Discounted Fuel for Drivers
In a new partnership with Shell Oil Company, Lyft has announced that its drivers in San Francisco, Chicago and Boston who enroll in the Fuel Rewards program will be part of a discount program meant to save drivers money on fuel. If successful, it could be implemented nationwide.

Uber Providing New Year’s Eve Tips and Advice
Are you going out for New Year’s Eve? Thanks to Uber, people now have a list of tips and advice on how the get around safely during the holiday at an affordable price. Remember, NEVER drink and drive.