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NewsMarch 2, 2012

UK’s Ban on Age Discrimination Delayed, Still Includes Car Rental Industry

A measure that would make age discrimination illegal has been postponed until at least October.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2012

Speakers and Panel to Address Legal and Legislative Issues in Car Rental

From proposed legislation to taxation standardization, the 2012 Car Rental Show includes three separate seminars focusing on legal and legislative issues and how they will affect the auto rental industry.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2012

How Can Travel Industry Partnerships Benefit Car Rental?

At the 2012 Car Rental Show on Tuesday, March 13, Geoff Freeman of the U.S. Travel Association will address why it’s important for the car rental industry to look to other travel industries for help in fighting excise taxes and other issues.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2012

Gainesville, Ga., Says ‘No’ to Rental Car Tax

Among several reasons, the Gainesville City Council voted down a rental car excise tax proposal after reports from city staff showed that the tax would generate little revenue since the city has but two rental car businesses.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

Enterprise Announces Support of Federal Recall Legislation

Enterprise said today that its current approach to recalls 'can be part of an effective solution,' and that the company pledges 'to work collaboratively with those individuals and organizations who today are committed to legislative oversight of the recall process.'

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

Washington Peer-to-Peer Bill Passes House with Added Disclosure Rule

The Washington state peer-to-peer legislation for motor vehicle sharing, House Bill 2384, passed the House at 73-23 with two excused and is now in the Senate Rules Committee for its second reading.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2012

<b>Updated:</b> <i>USA Today</i> Reports Hertz ‘Struck an Agreement’ in Recall Legislation

Hertz follows up on statements made to USA Today, says that 'if regulation is necessary,' it supports regulation of recalls in the industry as proposed legislation currently stands.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2012

San Mateo County Supervisors Expected to Add Car Rental Tax to Ballot

The car rental tax would be one of three taxes added to the county’s June 5 election ballot; the other two would increase a hotel tax and start a new tax on commercial parking businesses.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2012

San Antonio Airport Looks to Get Conrac Fee Approved

Part of the San Antonio International Airport’s master plan, a consolidated rental car facility is on the horizon, but first aviation directors are looking to pass a $4.50 facility fee by the city council.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2012

Tech Startups, Car Sharing See Increased Regulation

Zipcar said to Fox News that high fees ‘penalize’ car-sharing providers.

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