Kintetsu Group and ORIX Auto Corporation ("ORIX Auto") announced that they have entered into an agreement on collaboration in their rental car businesses. Both companies will initially focus on opening 22 offices (8 in Osaka, 1 in Hyogo, 5 in Nara, and 8 in Mie) mainly around Kintetsu Railway stations in the Kinki Region. Kintetsu Group has provided rental car service as an essential secondary transportation network for Kintetsu Railway customers since 1970. One of its company engaged in the rental and lease business has decided to collaborate with ORIX Auto to enhance rental car customer services and improve business continuity under the ORIX brand. Through this collaboration, ORIX will open a total 194 Rent a Car offices in the Kinki Region. With a wide ranging lineup of vehicles offered under the ORIX brand, Kintetsu Group and ORIX Auto continue to provide services and campaigns along Kintetsu Railway lines to satisfy corporate and individual customers that require vehicles for business and leisure.