Archived Airbnb for cars is here. And the rental car giants are not happy. (washingtonpost.com)
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Archived Airbnb for cars is here. And the rental car giants are not happy. (washingtonpost.com)
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[–] TheMarketNovice 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
In Norway there are a couple of car rental/car pooling apps. They haven't taken off as I imagine they will around the world, though.
[–] derram 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
https://archive.fo/0OXkf :
'Those rental companies — represented by the American Car Rental Association — say that car-sharing companies such as Turo are clearly car-rental companies. '
'If turned into law, those regulations would treat car-sharing companies like traditional rental car companies. '
'After landing and baggage claim, you wait in line for a shuttle that drives you to a rental car company, sometimes miles away. '
'Turo officials say their company is a technology platform that allows car owners to earn extra cash, not a rental car company. '
'The bill under debate would also force Turo to abide by the same permitting process at airports as rental car companies. '
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