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NewsApril 23, 2013

Ghana Ministry of Tourism Pushes for Car Rental Industry Grading System

A grading system would help customers choose a car rental company, say directors of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts in Ghana.

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NewsApril 12, 2013

car2go to Draft Proposal for Operations in Torrance, Calif.

The Torrance City Council will determine whether car sharing will expand to Torrance, Calif., upon reviewing car2go’s non-exclusive franchise proposal.

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NewsApril 12, 2013

Maryland Passes Bill to Improve Collection of Unpaid Tolls

Effective July 1, HB 420 allows the MDTA to issue a $50 citation if a toll goes unpaid for 30 days after receiving notice of the toll due. Failure to pay or contest the citation may lead to suspended registration.

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NewsApril 10, 2013

Denver Announces Plans to Expand Car Sharing

Public Works officials presented a plan to the Denver City Council to make it easier for companies to reserve on-street parking for car sharing vehicles throughout the city to continue plans for a car sharing initiative.

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NewsApril 5, 2013

Florida Repeals International Driver Permit Law

The state of Florida on April 2 officially repealed a law that made it mandatory for international drivers to carry an International Driving Permit. The law had quietly gone into effect on Jan. 1.

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NewsApril 1, 2013

Motor Vehicle Rental Tax Increase Defeated in Montana

HB 585, legislation aimed at increasing Montana’s motor vehicle rental tax from 4% to 6%, was defeated after the House Transportation Committee heard concerns that the bill would affect small businesses and residents rather than out-of-state tourists.

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NewsMarch 26, 2013

Global Business Travel Association Supports Reintroduced JOLT Act

The GBTA commends the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act for its aim to increase international business travel by reducing travel restrictions.

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NewsMarch 11, 2013

Sun Bowl Officials Propose Rental Car Tax Increase in El Paso

The Sun Bowl officials want to increase the current 5% tax on rental cars to 9% in order to generate more revenue and stay nationally competitive.

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NewsMarch 11, 2013

Virginia Governor Signs Bill Limiting Rental Tax

HB 1993 was signed into law on March 6 to limit the “gross proceeds” in Virginia’s 10% motor vehicle rental tax.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2013

Orlando International Airport to Use Funds from Rental Car Tax to Expand

The Orlando International Airport board decided to use the estimated $23 million a year funds from the rental car tax at the airport to fund the construction of a southern terminal. Meanwhile, a bill in the state's Legislature aims to allow counties to add a $3 per-day surcharge on rental transactions on top of the state fee.

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