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Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 26, 2021

Advocate for Your Car Rental Business: How to Get Involved & Influence Legislation

Wondering how you as an operator can help move the needle on issues impacting car rental? Here are the top tips experts shared about getting involved in car rental fleet advocacy at the 2021 ICRS — and which issues are at the forefront of ACRA’s agenda.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2020

Revised HEROES Act Includes $3B Airport Concession Rent Abatement

The American Car Rental Association found that rentals at airports decreased between 50% and 80% since March 2020, causing many companies to face financial hardship. (Updated Oct. 7)

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2020

Poll Finds Majority of Uber Drivers Support Independent Contractor Classification

Furthermore, 85% of drivers surveyed said they would prefer to remain independent contractors and receive benefits rather than being classified as employees.

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ArticlesAugust 26, 2020

Assessing COVID-19 Liability Legislation

This review of federal and state limited liability legislation will discuss how that legislation might shield companies from some types of claims arising from exposure to the coronavirus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2020

Florida Legislature Approves Car Rental Tax Break

The legislation would offset car rental companies’ increase to state corporate income as a result of tax reform legislation of 2017, which prevented corporations’ ability to defer taxes for like-kind exchanges.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 30, 2019

When Industry Groups Go to Capitol Hill

Walking into a representative’s or senator’s office to cogently deliver a message that will inspire change is an exhilarating, exhausting, and daunting task. Here’s an inside look on how these meetings go down.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

UK Foreign Office Warns How Brexit Might Affect Car Rental

If the U.K. leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal on Oct. 31, Britons who rent a car in the EU or European Economic Area may need to obtain an International Driving Permit in order to drive. 

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2019

Mobility and Car Rental: Six Near-Term Trends

Where is car rental headed with initiatives surrounding Mobility as a Service offerings, fleet management of autonomous vehicles, subscription services, and a rental fleet that connects it all?

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

Egyptian Court Lifts Ride-Hailing Ban

The decision by the Supreme Court cannot be reversed.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Car Rental Excise Tax Amendment Included in FAA Reauthorization

The amendment ensures that taxes and fees generated at federally-funded airports are reinvested in airport-related projects.

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