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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 18, 2025

New Federal Vehicle Data Privacy Bills Would Empower Fleet Owners, Consumers

The legislation would restore vehicle owners’ control over their personal data and give them the freedom to choose who it's shared with and how it’s used.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

Chicago Alderman Proposes Ride-Hailing Cap, Congestion Fee

Currently, the city charges a 72-cent fee on all ride-hailing rides.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

Congressmen Introduce Bill to Limit State, Local Excise Taxes

The End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act would impose a moratorium on discriminatory new car rental excise taxes on state and local rentals.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

California Senate Passes Bill to Reclassify Ride-Hailing Drivers

Supporters of AB 5 have said that the legislation is necessary, as some companies have exploited workers for decades under unfair labor contracts.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2019

Proposed Uber Policy Offers Drivers $21/h on Trips

The policy comes amid driver-led protests outside Uber's San Francisco's headquarters.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

Vermont Halts City's Car Rental Tax

The proposed legislation was approved by voters earlier this year.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2019

Alaska Seeks to Tax P2P Carsharing Companies

House Bill 102, dubbed the "Vehicle Rental Modernization Act," would generate additional revenue for the state's general fund. 

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2019

Woman's Murder Prompts South Carolina Ride-Hailing Safety Bill

The woman, Samantha Josephson, was allegedly murdered by a man who posed as her Uber driver.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Montana Senate Votes to Increase Car Rental Tax

The state is expected to generate about $2.8 million a year from the tax.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

NY Budget Includes Car Rental Surcharge

The fee will fund renovations to Upstate New York transit. However, the legislation does not address last year's FAA reauthorization, which includes an amendment that ensures taxes imposed at airports be levied only for airport purposes.

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