Zipcar to close Seaport headquarters, cut more than 100 jobs

"Zipcar's parent company is shutting down the car-sharing service's Seaport headquarters and laying off more than 100 employees as it consolidates corporate operations in New Jersey. Avis Budget Group, in a statement to Boston.com on Monday, said the consolidation of Zipcar's Boston office to its global headquarters is part of a larger effort to make Zipcar run more efficiently in the long term."

"The consolidation, as noted in a notice filed with the state on Thursday, will result in 126 Zipcar employees being laid off, including 65 based in Boston and 61 remote workers nationwide. The employees will be laid off by April 1. "We are committed to managing this transition responsibly and supporting our employees throughout the process," the statement said. Zipcar's regional field and fleet operations will continue to be based in Boston and other local markets to support members and day-to-day service without disruption."

Avis Budget Group will consolidate Zipcar's Boston corporate operations into its New Jersey global headquarters, closing the Seaport headquarters. The consolidation will eliminate 126 positions, including 65 based in Boston and 61 remote employees, with layoffs effective by April 1. The company stated it will manage the transition and support affected employees. Regional field and fleet operations will remain based in Boston and other local markets to maintain member services and day-to-day operations without disruption. Zipcar was founded in Cambridge in 2000 and introduced a subscription-based car-sharing model; the company marked its 25th anniversary in June. Zipcar ceased operations in the UK in December.

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