Guangzhou, China, October 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 16, the globally renowned investment trends magazine Red Herring announced the list of the 2015 "Red Herring Asia 100" companies, and Zuzuche (zuzuche.com,Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Co., Ltd.”) was honored to be selected as a leading domestic platform for outbound self-drive tour car rentals. Companies such as Google, YouTube, eBay, Skype, Alibaba, and Baidu were also favored by Red Herring in their early stages.
Overseas Car Rental Platform Zuzuche Wins 2015 Red Herring Asia Top 100
Among Asia’s Top 100, Setting the Trend for Outbound Self-Drive Travel
Red Herring is the world’s most well-known internet investment and technology magazine, long recognized for its professional coverage of global technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Its annual Top 100 selection is also renowned for uncovering the most investment-worthy innovative tech companies through rigorous evaluation criteria. The ranking is highly regarded in both the tech and investment communities, having previously identified influential global tech giants such as Google, YouTube, eBay, Skype, and Alibaba. The award evaluation criteria include both quantitative and qualitative systems, covering aspects such as financial performance, innovation, management quality, global strategy, and overall corporate ecosystem. The Red Herring editorial team scores all candidate companies comprehensively, ultimately selecting 100 companies that excel in technological innovation, management teams, market prospects, financing status, consumer demand, and financial health. As a pioneer and leader in the outbound self-drive car rental platform field, Zuzuche has transformed the overall experience of outbound self-drive car rentals for Chinese travelers through innovative technology and comprehensive services, earning recognition in the Red Herring Top 100 selection.
Technological Service Innovation Enables Seamless Global Self-Driving for Chinese Travelers
With changes in outbound travel policies and the rise in the level of travel demands, overseas self-driving tours have gradually gained popularity in recent years as an increasingly appealing travel option for Chinese citizens. Unlike the domestic car rental environment, the international car rental market for Chinese outbound tourists is one of information asymmetry. This is because most foreign car rental websites are in foreign languages, and various car rental companies have different regulations regarding Chinese driver’s licenses, cross-border driving, insurance, and overseas payments, leading to many inconveniences for Chinese travelers using foreign car rental services. Founded in 2011 with its headquarters in Guangzhou, Zuzuche has, through years of operational experience in the international car rental business, largely resolved all pain points Chinese travelers face when renting cars abroad.
As the most professional, largest-scale, and service-oriented overseas car rental platform in China, Zuzuche has always been committed to making outbound self-drive travel simpler and more convenient. It not only offers a wide range of vehicle types and competitive prices, but also provides thoughtful value-added services and travel safeguards. Currently, the platform offers self-drive car rental services in nearly 200 countries, over 5,000 cities, and more than 50,000 locations, setting a comprehensive industry standard system covering vehicle types, insurance, value-added services, and after-sales services, which has been recognized by nearly 3 million users. Leveraging technological innovation and deep understanding of the Chinese market, Zuzuche has developed a series of packages and differentiated services that optimize the user experience for Chinese travelers, providing them with the utmost protection:
1First-Ever Overseas Car Rental Insurance to Safeguard Chinese Self-Drivers
Zuzuche, starting entirely from the perspective and needs of Chinese travelers, and in collaboration with AXA, the world’s largest insurance group, and Ping An Insurance, a Fortune 500 company, has exclusively customized a series of insurance services called “Super Comprehensive Additional Insurance” for Chinese users. This insurance is not only more than 50% cheaper than the full coverage insurance purchased at car rental company counters, but also covers more practical items than the counter full coverage, such as damage to windshields, wheels, tires, chassis, and roofs — which are not covered by counter full coverage — as well as losses due to flight cancellations or delays, trip cancellations, personal injury, and other potential losses that renters may encounter.
2Free Online Driver’s License Translation, Enabling Chinese Licenses to Be Used in Nearly200All Countries
Chinese users booking overseas vehicles through Zuzuche can obtain their rental cars seamlessly at local outlets using exclusive driver’s license translation templates provided by top car rental companies specifically for Zuzuche, eliminating the hassle of notarizing their Chinese driver’s licenses. Zuzuche is also directly connected to the databases of major car rental companies, resolving the issue of information asymmetry between overseas and domestic markets, and providing users with a variety of useful information. It has also become the largest distributor in China for international car rental brands such as Avis, Hertz, Sixt, and Europcar.
3Free ChineseGPS GPS Eliminates Fear of Getting Lost in Unfamiliar Cities
Many tourists hesitate to drive abroad due to concerns about unfamiliar road conditions and communication barriers. To address this, Zuzuche specially provides users with free full Chinese GPS. With a fully Chinese interface and voice guidance, it eliminates language worries. Additionally, the device comes preloaded with the latest IGO 9 global maps, which can be used offline without needing to purchase a data SIM card. The GPS is delivered to users’ homes before their trip, allowing them to input their itinerary in advance and avoid last-minute scrambling abroad, ensuring a safer self-drive experience.
4、2424/7 Bilingual Customer Support Available Year-Round
From its inception, Zuzuche noticed that many travelers renting cars abroad often suffered from a series of disadvantages due to language barriers and unfamiliarity with the regulations of foreign car rental companies. In early 2012, to tackle this critical pain point affecting outbound self-drive tourism, Zuzuche established the first 7x24-hour, year-round bilingual customer service center for overseas car rentals in China, aiming to provide the timeliest and most reliable service to self-drive travelers. The Zuzuche customer service team now consists of 300 professional overseas car rental consultants, each of whom undergoes rigorous systematic training before starting work. Thanks to its professionalism in the field of overseas car rentals, Zuzuche has earned widespread praise from outbound self-drive enthusiasts.
5Launch of the First Overseas Traffic Violation Inquiry System
Zuzuche has also launched an overseas traffic violation inquiry system. Through this website, users can easily check their traffic violation records during overseas self-drive trips and receive real-time updates on violation data worldwide. The system can also intelligently analyze the most common violation-prone areas and types to help users prevent violations in advance. In the past, users who violated traffic rules abroad often had to wait months after returning to China to get confirmation. Now, with this overseas violation inquiry system, users can check and address violations immediately. Most notably, users can pay their traffic fines online using their international credit cards, with Zuzuche’s enterprise-level payment platform ensuring security. It is reported that the system currently supports online violation payments across the entire United States, and more countries will soon be supported.
Li Bin, co-founder of Zuzuche, stated that being awarded the“RedHerringAsia 100”honor is a significant affirmation of Zuzuche’s five years of persistent technological and service innovation. Zuzuche’s innovations stem from a deep understanding of every user’s experience, and the company hopes to enable every Chinese person to travel freely on any road around the world.
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