The court observed that the intent of the Amendment was to relieve rental car companies of just this type of liability, regardless of what state law says. Photo via Depositphotos. A federal court in South Dakota handed down a Graves Amendment decision last week significant to the rental car industry. In SDI v. Brown, U.S.… Continue reading Federal Court Upholds Graves Amendment Challenge in Primary Insurance State
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GM’s Cruise Debuts AV Ride-Hailing Vehicle
Created by GM’s subsidiary Cruise, the all-electric Origin does not have a steering wheel or breaks and can seat up to four passengers. Photo via Cruise. General Motors unveiled its autonomous ride-hailing vehicle, dubbed Origin, in San Francisco yesterday. Created by GM’s subsidiary Cruise, the all-electric Origin does not have a steering wheel or breaks and can… Continue reading GM’s Cruise Debuts AV Ride-Hailing Vehicle
Car Rental Fee Increase to Pay for Pittsburgh Airport Renovations
The new fee will go into effect Feb. 1. Photo via Depositphotos. Customers who rent vehicles at Pittsburgh International Airport will be hit with a 9% increase in a fee that will help pay for $1.1 million terminal renovation, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The Allegheny County Airport Authority voted unanimously to increase the customer facility charge… Continue reading Car Rental Fee Increase to Pay for Pittsburgh Airport Renovations
Phoenix Airport Ride-Hailing Fee is Illegal, Arizona AG Says
Attorney General Mark Brnovich believes the city council-approved fees probably violate a 2018 ballot measure that forbids higher taxes on services. Photo via Lyft. Arizona’s attorney general says the Phoenix airport’s new $4 ride-hailing fee is most likely unconstitutional, AP reports. Attorney General Mark Brnovich believes the city council-approved fees probably violate a 2018 ballot measure that… Continue reading Phoenix Airport Ride-Hailing Fee is Illegal, Arizona AG Says
P2P Carsharing Service Launches in Utah
Using the app, customers can select whether to rent a vehicle or park and share their vehicle while traveling. Photo via Depositphotos. A new peer-to-peer carsharing company called Avail has launched its app-based service at Salt Lake City International Airport, according to a report by Fox 13 Salt Lake City. Using the app, customers can… Continue reading P2P Carsharing Service Launches in Utah
UFODrive Expands to London
The company plans to expand to further locations in the coming months. Photo courtesy of UFODrive. UFODrive, which specializes in Tesla rentals, has expanded its operations to several locations in London. The all-electric, 24/7 car rental service will initially be available at Q-Park Park Lane/Marble Arch, Westfield London, and Q-Park Oxford Street. The company plans to expand… Continue reading UFODrive Expands to London
Routes Launches Affiliate Program
Photo via Depositphotos. Routes Car Rental is launching its affiliation program for qualified independent operators around the world. “While Routes Car Rental continues to grow its brand through the addition of corporate locations in North America we have decided to speed up that expansion and extend our presence beyond North America by launching our Affiliate Program,” Bob… Continue reading Routes Launches Affiliate Program
Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium
GreenMobility uses the Zoe Renault for its operations in Dublin and Oslo. Photo via GreenMobility. Danish electric carsharing company GreenMobility is expanding its service to the Belgian city of Antwerp, Electrive reports. The company is looking for local partners to help run a fleet of up to 350 electric vehicles. The company hasn’t said specifically… Continue reading Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium
Carly Signs Auto Group To Subscription Service
Carly’s offering will enable dealers to generate a new revenue stream while providing its customers with a flexible and affordable car solution. Photo via Carly. Carly has joined forces with one of Victoria’s leading automotive groups, The Booran Motor Group, to offer potential car buyers vehicles for subscription via an online option that will be added… Continue reading Carly Signs Auto Group To Subscription Service
Ubeeqo Records 70% Increase in New Users
Evidence of Ubeeqo’s long-term presence in major European cities and of the relevance of its round-trip model, the number of the brand’s active customers increased by 53% overall at the end of the year. Photo via Max Pexels. Europcar’s Ubeeqo enjoyed an exceptional level of activity in December. In Paris, the Europcar Mobility Group subsidiary recorded… Continue reading Ubeeqo Records 70% Increase in New Users