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Photo: Eric Guinther at the English language Wikipedia
Photo: Eric Guinther at the English language Wikipedia
Lawmakers in Maui County, Hawaii proposed a tax on car rentals to fund projects in West Maui, according to a report from the Maui News.
Senate Bill 3009 and House Bill 2601 are proposals that will add a rental car tax of $4.50 per vehicle, per day on top of the existing fee of $3 per vehicle, per day, for a total of $7.50 per vehicle, per day.
The money collected from the fees are planned to be set aside for construction of the Lahaina and Paia bypass projects, as well as other public road projects that are estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Angry car renters are storming social media, the mainstream media, and online ratings platforms to complain about charges they claim are either unfounded or excessive.
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Operators often must spend far too much time and resources trying to recoup rental cars towed away and held hostage to outrageously high fees.
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The American Car Rental Association scored more access and influence in 2025 as it grows its services for car rental operators.
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The American Vehicle Owners Alliance (AVOA) recently announced its partnership with the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) and the National League of Cities (NLC).
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The American Car Rental Association’s annual legislative and lobbying event upped the face time with and access to members of Congress.
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Q&A Interview: Federal contracting, EV charging infrastructure, stolen vehicles, and policy advocacy drive an agenda for Carlos Bazan-Canabal that stretches beyond his car rental executive post.
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The 30th anniversary International Car Rental Show heads to the Dallas area as it celebrates a legacy and pivots toward an industry marketplace and forum suited to the fourth decade ahead.
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Recovering stolen rental vehicles requires foresight, cooperation, and a firm grasp of legal procedures with car renters.
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With past successes and facing new realities, the American Car Rental Association centers on its theme of “performance and policy” for an upcoming conference.
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ACRA President Sharky Laguana details his harrowing experience trying to retrieve a stolen rental van from his fleet and how he pursued a long-term solution.
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