Auto Rental News
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Legal & Legislative

News•by Staff•July 29, 2020

ACRA Supports Senate Liability Proposal

As part of the $1 trillion HEALS Act, the Safe to Work Act creates liability protections from lawsuits related to the coronavirus pandemic. The HEALS Act contains some provisions of note for car rental companies.

Read More →
News•by Staff•July 28, 2020

Hertz Responds to Car Theft Lawsuit

The plaintiffs are suing Hertz for "maliciously turning potential civil disputes about payment … into criminal theft reports and prosecutions.”

Read More →
News•by Staff•July 21, 2020

Credit Card Scammer Arrested over Car Rental Conflict

The man, 39-year-old Marcus Catalin Rosu, a Southern California resident and Romanian citizen, was arrested July 11 at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•by Staff•July 20, 2020

Scott Solombrino Out at GBTA

The former CEO of the Global Business Travel Association leaves his post after an investigation into professional work conduct allegations against him.

Read More →
News•by Staff•July 16, 2020

ACRA Helps Car Rental Companies Navigate Stimulus Packages

Membership in the American Car Rental Association is more crucial than ever to help car rental companies navigate the Stimulus 4.0 or CARES 2.0 packages, airport concessionaire relief, and liability protection.

Read More →
Articles•June 26, 2020

Considering Contactless Rentals? Check Your State Laws First

Car rental operators implementing new customer processes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic must consider state laws regarding remote, electronic, and extended transactions — especially those not yet updated for the digital age.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•by Staff•June 25, 2020

Woman Charged in St. Paul Enterprise Arson

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms investigated the scene and determined the fire had been set inside the building.

Read More →
News•by Staff•June 10, 2020

Hertz Requests Hearing on Potential NYSE Delisting

The potential delisting pertains to New York Stock Exchange regulations that require the average daily closing price of the company’s stock to be more than $1 a day over a consecutive 30-day trading period.

Read More →
News•by Staff•June 10, 2020

ACRA Seeks Action on New Stimulus Programs

While ACRA’s federal policy priorities for a CARES 2.0 include rent and minimum guarantees relief at airports and liability protection, members are encouraged to sign a letter to jumpstart the Main Street Program.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
News•by Staff•May 27, 2020

Advantage Rent A Car Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy petition lists liabilities of $500 million to $1 billion with estimated assets of $100 million to $500 million.

Read More →