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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

NYC Uber Driver Dies from Coronavirus After Transporting Sick Passenger

The Independent Drivers Guild called on the government and ride-hailing companies to do more to protect ride-hailing drivers and to deliver emergency financial compensation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Lyft Suspends Rentals

Previously, Lyft suspended all shared ride options to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

ACRA Letter to Treasury Secretary Asks for COVID-19 Relief

The letter from the American Car Rental Association to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin asks for grants or loans to purchase car rental industry assets, federal funds to help pay airport guarantees and concessions, and deferrals on taxes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2020

European Tourism Manifesto Demands Protection for Workers, Businesses

The alliance is advocating for government intervention to protect millions of jobs and small- and medium-size business.

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Auto Rental Focusby Chris BrownMarch 18, 2020

Car Rental in Crisis: Prepare for the Rebound

The pandemic will end, and business will roar back. But for now, operators are asking: “When do I close my office? Why are we open right now? How long can I pay 40 people?”

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Coronavirus to Cost Travel Industry $809B

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow has urged the Trump Administration to consider $150 billion in overall relief for the broader travel sector.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Uber, Lyft Extend Sick Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic

Both companies will pay eligible drivers who are unable to work because of the pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2020

Enterprise Reduces Rental Age for Military, Government Employees

The move gives military and government employees easier access to rental vehicles during this unprecedented time when they might need transportation amid restricted travel directives in response to coronavirus concerns.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2020

Enterprise Drops Minimum Rental Age to 18 for University Students

With colleges and universities all over the United States announcing campus closures in response to Coronavirus concerns, many students may need last-minute transportation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2020

Car Rental Cancelations Rise as Coronavirus Cases Increase

DiscoverCars.com has reported a total bookings drop by a third (around 30-35%) during the period of the end of February and beginning of March, both to areas affected by the virus and more generally. 

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