The 2.7-million-square-foot Conrac will be constructed on a 16.65-acre site, with 2,925 public parking spaces and 3,380 rental car spaces to support 10 rent-a-car brands.
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.
The tax would extend a surcharge already imposed on the New York City Metro area.
The donation is part of Enterprise Fill Your Tank campaign, which launched in 2016 with the aim of donating $60 million globally to fight hunger.
The Syracuse Common Council Airport & Transportation committee says there is little that could be done, since state law supersedes city law.
The addition of these new locations allows Fox to expand its offerings to over 102 million international travelers worldwide.
Zipcar has expanded its partnership with New York’s Metro-North Railroad (MNR) bringing its carsharing service to six additional MNR stations.
Ride-hailing Lyft will soon be able to pick up and drop off passengers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Uber hasn’t reached out yet about operating at the airport.
The bill will lower taxes on ride-hailing rides to 2% and will force transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft to have their drivers undergo background checks.
Fox Rent A Car has expanded its U.S. growth by opening an affiliate location at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. This is Fox’s first location in New York.