More turn to operating leases

摘要

A two-fold increase in the number of clients seeking operating leases over the last 12 months reflects a growing willingness by transport operators to enter commercial rental agreements, according to National Australia Bank's Commercial Fleet division.More than 150 clients were now operating about 4000 vehicles under specially tailored long-term rental and management agreements, said division head David Threlfall."Transport operators now understand that long-term rental, management and operating leases offer a genuine alternative to paying cash," Threlfall said. "They allow the operator to maintain control and, at the same time, reduce the overall operating costs of their business. "