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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2020

Defining Election Results for ACRA Members

President-elect Biden’s core political philosophies are very different on almost all subjects when compared to President Trump, and ACRA members likely will see new and perhaps unwelcome policy initiatives in 2021 that have been dormant for at least 4 years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2020

California Voters Side with Uber, Lyft in Battle over Gig Worker Labor Laws

Backed by Uber, Lyft, and food delivery apps such as Postmates, Proposition 22 exempts app-based drivers from Assembly Bill 5, the California law that created a stricter criteria for independent contractors.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2020

Lawsuit Claims Uber Fires Drivers Based on Racially-Biased Ratings

The lawsuit claims that rating system leads to the disproportionate firing of drivers who aren't white or who speak with accents.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2020

Man Steals Jeep from Illinois Hertz

The Jeep is valued at $30,000.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2020

Hertz Obtains $1.65B in Debtor-In-Possession Financing

Up to $1 billion can be used to provide equity for vehicle acquisition in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2020

Car Thieves Caught on Tape at Lafayette Airport

Three individuals broke into a rental car office at Louisiana's Lafayette Regional Airport and stole 12 vehicles. The suspects are caught on tape.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2020

Atlanta Authorities Extend Rent Relief for Airport Car Rental Agencies

John Selden, Atlanta airport general manager, told the newspaper that it could take two to five years to fully recover from the effects of COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2020

London Authorities Give Uber 18-Month Operating License

The court decided that Uber has made significant improvements in its operations, such as better communication with the TfL.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2020

Revised HEROES Act Includes $3B Airport Concession Rent Abatement

The American Car Rental Association found that rentals at airports decreased between 50% and 80% since March 2020, causing many companies to face financial hardship. (Updated Oct. 7)

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2020

Man Pleads Guilty to Arson at Minn. Enterprise

The Enterprise location was deemed a total loss following the blaze. 

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