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National

Reimagining Business Mobility

End-to-End Experience and Platform System
Operational since 2018
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Classification
Service Experience and Digital Infrastructure System

National required modernization of its rental experience across both digital and physical touchpoints.

The market demanded a system capable of supporting high-frequency business travel with speed, clarity, and minimal friction.

The experience needed to operate seamlessly across booking, in-location interaction, and vehicle pickup while integrating loyalty and digital engagement.

The experience was structured as a continuous service flow rather than a series of disconnected touchpoints.

Digital and physical interactions were aligned to reduce friction and support speed, clarity, and control.

The system positioned National as a digital-first service within a traditionally analog category.

National strengthened its position as a leader in business travel through a unified experience system.

• Streamlined booking flows across desktop and mobile platforms
• Seamless transition from reservation to vehicle pickup
• Integrated loyalty system supporting faster checkouts and retention

The system unified booking platforms, physical environments, and loyalty infrastructure into a single operational framework.

Core system components included:

• Booking and reservation platforms
• In-location experience design
• Service flow architecture
• Mobile and digital platform integration
• Loyalty and membership system

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Operational
Global system deployed
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System Record
National Experience and Platform System
Deployed 2021

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