Peer-to-Peer Car Rentals on Honolulu Streets Draw Attention From Tax Department, Neighbors
Complaints about tourists picking up peer-to-peer car rentals in local neighborhoods have the state Department of Taxation taking note. Department Director Isaac Choy said Hawai‘i residents should do research before making their personal vehicles available for rent through platforms like Turo. (Read More)
Hawaii tax agency boosts peer-to-peer car rental oversight
The Hawaii Department of Taxation has been boosting its monitoring of peer-to-peer car rentals. The industry operates with the help of apps like Turo, which people can use to rent their personal cars to others. The state requires Turo to pay rental car taxes, he said. The person who owns the car must pay a half-a-percent wholesale rate. (Read More)
Travelers turn to car-sharing platforms amid rental car shortages. Here's how they work.
Think of it as the Airbnb of cars. Travelers drop off their car with Avail at the airport before they fly out and have the opportunity to make money while they’re gone by sharing it with other travelers. (Read More)
New California cap-and-trade grants back electric bikes in Redding, car-sharing in Los Angeles
California today is awarding a batch of grants totaling $20 million to promote zero-emission transit in under-resourced and disadvantaged communities throughout the state. The money, from the state’s cap-and-trade fund, can be used for shared mobility projects such as carpooling, ride-on-demand services, bike sharing and scooter sharing, electric vehicle car sharing and transit services. (Read More)
Carshare Academy announces schedule of Regional Rallies for Turo Hosts
The Carshare Academy has released its schedule of Regional Rallies in major cities across the United states beginning with Raleigh, NC in August with one rally each month (except December and February) in a different Turo market. These rallies are intended to be fun learning and networking opportunities for aspiring, new, and growing hosts on the Turo platform. (Learn More)
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New Legislation Would Expand, Regulate Peer-to-peer Car Sharing in Delaware
The Delaware Senate approved legislation on Tuesday that would encourage wider adoption of peer-to-peer car sharing in the First State and establish basic consumer protections for those that participate. (Read More)
There's a New Way to Get Around Hawaii Without Having to Rent a Car
There's another way to get around Hawaii without having to worry about surge pricing or rental car availability. Holoholo is a new ridesharing company that launched last month on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Lanai. Like Uber and Lyft, Holoholo uses an app to connect riders with drivers. It doesn't, however, allow for demand-based fare adjustments known as surge pricing. (Read More)
Carshare Academy Opens To Help New Turo Hosts Launch Successful Carshare Businesses
An unprecedented number of of new and aspiring Turo hosts are riding the current wave of demand by launching their own carshare business on the platform. Being a Turo host can be both rewarding and risky. The new Carshare Academy provides weekly group coaching calls, one-on-one mentoring, city-by-city market studies, live events, and resources. (Learn More)
From Car Ownership To Car Sharing: The Changing Face Of Mobility
It is no secret that the need for personal mobility is unprecedented in the country as people search for alternatives to shared mobility. Currently, the number of commuters using public transport, such as bus or Metro, is far lower than before the pandemic, with customers citing concerns over the challenge of keeping their distance from others. (Read More)
Las Vegas tourists turning to car-sharing app amid car rental shortage
For weeks, 13 Action News has been warning locals and tourists about a rental car shortage, both here in Las Vegas and across the country. Now, there's an app that's benefiting from that shortage by connecting car owners and renters in need. (Watch Video)
‘It’s never been this crazy’: With rental cars scarce in Alaska, a car sharing service takes off
Anchorage resident Jin Chen has a small fleet of vehicles she rents out on Turo, a car-sharing service, including a BMW X6, a Porsche Cayenne and a Volkswagen Tiguan. The BMW is a new addition she bought in late May. For June and July, Chen is fully booked and will make $5,000 to $12,000 per vehicle for the two-month span, she said — although those figures are projections, since Turo’s cancellation policy allows users to cancel 24 hours in advance. (Read More)
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