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Articlesby StaffMay 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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ArticlesAugust 19, 2020

Understanding COVID-19 Legal Claims Based on Sanitization

The cruise industry has already been targeted with lawsuits based on alleged exposure to the coronavirus. As these claims develop, how might they be used against car rental companies, and can waivers insulate a business from such claims?

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

Kia, Budget Sued After Rental Car Catches Fire

Consumer watchdog groups have identified more than 100 cases of Kia models catching fire.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Florida Dollar, Thrifty Refund Deadline Approaching

The refunds are part of a settlement the companies reached with the Florida attorney general's office for vehicles rented between January 2011 and January 2018.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2019

NYC Extends Ride-Hailing Cap

Mayor Bill de Blasio also announced a fee waiver for yellow cab drivers.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2019

Renter Put on Hertz’s Do Not Rent List after Gun Left in Car

A Hertz customer returned his rental car to a Texas location and forgot his firearm in the car. Should Hertz reinstate his ability to rent?

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Labor Board Classifies Uber Drivers as Contractors

A key factor in the board's decision was the ability for Uber drivers to choose when to work.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

NYC Sets Nation's First Minimum Pay for Ride-Hailing Drivers

Critics of the minimum wage mandate, mainly ride-hailing companies, say that the proposal will make rides more expensive. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2018

China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing

During an investigation into Didi Chuxing's operations, China's Ministry of Transport found Didi violated multiple safety rules, including failing to flag "high risk drivers and improperly handling deposits."

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NewsJune 6, 2017

Avis Budget’s Legal Department Wins Award

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) has named Avis Budget Group Inc. as a 2017 ACC Value Champion. Avis Budget's legal department earned the award for its Legal Transformation Program.

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