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News•by Staff•May 19, 2021

After 20 Years, a Rental Car Thief Faces Justice

After being accused of stealing a rental car from Avis Car Rental almost 20 years ago, a Connecticut woman has been charged with first-degree larceny.

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Articles•by Staff•May 12, 2021

Operational and Legal Challenges to Electrify Car Rental Fleets

From new legislative EV incentives to state and local mandates that will affect the car rental industry, operators need to start developing an electrification strategy. Operational and legal issues surrounding charging, tracking of rental cars, and data privacy must be considered.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2021

Avis Licensee Prevails in Georgia Liability Case

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the licensee could not be held liable for injuries to third parties caused by the driver of a stolen rental car — who was also an Avis employee.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2021

ACRA Signs Coalition Letter for Payroll Tax Credit

The American Car Rental Association updates this month’s initiatives and welcomes new and returning members.

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News•by Staff•April 21, 2021

Hertz Proposes Shareholder Recovery to Exit Bankruptcy

In a potentially rare outcome in a corporate bankruptcy, the revised plan if accepted will amount to a recovery of 60 to 70 cents a share for stockholders.

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News•by Staff•April 12, 2021

Avis Contractor Exempt From $15 Wage Law

A contractor that shuttled cars between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and nearby Avis Budget locations is not considered a transportation employer under the city of SeaTac’s $15 minimum wage law.

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Articles•April 7, 2021

Planning on Renting Your Vehicles on a P2P Platform for Gig Drivers? Be Aware of the Risks

As rising damage claims are now a significant barrier to profits for self-insured P2P platforms, those platforms are looking to minimize their losses in any way possible. The vehicle owners are the ones who suffer.

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News•by Staff•April 6, 2021

Court Awards SDI Attorney’s Fees after Prevailing in SDI v. Brown

In yet another victory under the Graves Amendment, this new decision involving SDI v. Brown reimburses SDI more than $60,000 for prevailing on a $2,200 dispute.

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News•by Staff•April 2, 2021

ACRA Provides Updates, Welcomes New Members

The American Car Rental Association’s April update includes information on airport MAG relief, vehicle cybersecurity guidance, COVID-19 liability protection bills, and $2 billion in unused grants — along with an April Fool’s joke.

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News•by Staff•April 1, 2021

Savva Rent a Car Sues Getaround for Alleged Insurance-Related Fraudulent Business Practices

The lawsuit claims that Getaround has stalled over 100 claims by Savva — regularly disregarding its Terms of Service and Insurance Statement in the process.

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