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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 22, 2005

Dollar Launches New Express Service

TULSA, Okla. --- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, has introduced a new express service for frequent travelers.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 17, 2005

Orbitz Drops U-Save, ACE and Payless

CHICAGO --- Orbitz has decided against renewing contracts with three of its car rental partners: U-Save Auto Rental, ACE Rent A Car and Payless Car Rental.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 17, 2005

Wichita Considering Tax Increase for Arts Funding

WICHITA, Kan. --The Wichita City Council is considering either a 2.5% rental car tax increase or a $1.10 daily rental surcharge to set up additional funding for 27 nonprofit arts organizations.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 17, 2005

Avis Launches 'Drive Free III' Promotion

PARSIPPANY, N.J. --- Avis Rent A Car System has launched "Drive Free III," a promotion that rewards customers with a free weekend rental after renting three times between Aug. 15 and Dec. 15.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2005

Fallon to Give Car Rental Show Keynote

TORRANCE, Calif. --- For the first time in more than a decade, all three segments of the car rental industry --– corporate, franchisees and independents --– will gather together for a trade show. The Car Rental Show is scheduled for Sept. 12-14 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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Legal & Legislativeby StaffAugust 16, 2005

Highway Bill Rids Industry of Vicarious Liability

MONTGOMERY, Ill. --- President George W. Bush on Aug. 10 signed the federal highway bill, which included an amendment eliminating vicarious liability for the vehicle renting and leasing industries. The law took effect immediately.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2005

Mass. Legislator Proposes Barnstable Rental Tax

BOSTON --- Massachusetts State Rep. Demetrius Atsalis is proposing a plan to impose a $10-per-transaction car rental tax in Barnstable, Mass.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2005

Advantage's Delgado Honored for Service, Sales Performance

WINTER PARK, Fla. --– Mariano Delgado of Advantage Rent-A-Car has been named the Five Star Sales and Service Professional of the Year. The honor, awarded by Auto Rental News and the Khoury Group, recognizes Delgado's customer service and sales performance during 2004.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2005

Louisville Arena Group Considers 3% Rental Tax

LOUISVILLE, Ken. --– The Louisville Arena Task Force is considering a number of options to help finance a new arena --– among them, a 3% car rental tax that the Louisville Metro Council would need to approve.

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Rental Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2005

HTA Launches Toll Collection Services for RACs

GREAT NECK, N.Y. --- Following almost three years of development and beta testing, Highway Toll Administration LLC (HTA) has made its electronic toll collection services available to the car rental industry.

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