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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2018

Tariffs on Hold as Trump Weighs National Security Impact

President Donald Trump is "not ready to act" on threatened auto import tariffs following a Tuesday meeting with his top trade advisers, an anonymous source told Bloomberg.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2018

NHTSA Reminds Fleets to Check Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding vehicle owners and drivers, as well as fleet managers, to check for open recalls on their vehicles. Recalls that remain unaddressed are a safety risk, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2018

ACRA Calls for Override of Governor's Veto on P2P Bill

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to the carsharing regulation bill in September, which sent SB 2641 back to the senate with recommended changes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Washington D.C. Creates Dedicated Ride-Hailing, Delivery Zones

By creating dedicated loading zones for delivery fleets and ride-hailing services, the D.C. Department of Transportation is hoping to streamline pick-ups and drop-offs, mitigate traffic, and keep pedestrians safe. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Car Rental Excise Tax Amendment Included in FAA Reauthorization

The amendment ensures that taxes and fees generated at federally-funded airports are reinvested in airport-related projects.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2018

ACRA Names Sixt USA Chief Operating Officer to Board of Directors

Daniel Florence, chief operating officer of Sixt USA, has been named to ACRA’s board of directors, effective immediately. 

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

ACRA Names Oklahoma's Inhofe Legislature of the Year

Sen. Inhofe introduced an amendment to the AV START Act to establish a committee that would bring all relevant stakeholders together to discuss the control of and access to data produced by autonomous vehicles and propose policy recommendations to Congress.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Arizona Court to Review Rental Tax Surcharge

The court will review the Court of Appeals’ March ruling that the use of transportation money wasn’t expected to cover taxes or fees related to vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

China’s Ride-Hailing Inspection Reveal Safety, Management Concerns

The inspection came as a result of two accounts of alleged rape and murder on the ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing, which sparked national outrage and a public apology from the company’s senior management.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 27, 2018

ACRA Calls for Action on Capitol Hill

During its annual Day on the Hill, ACRA members met with senators and representatives to discuss airport excise taxation, access to vehicle data, and issues related to vehicular terrorism.

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