Legislative TREND. States + Car Sharing Laws

What’s the deal? States want to tax car sharing like rental cars

Where? Across the country

Who? TURO is a peer to peer car sharing platform

How does TURO platform work? Its like like Airbnb but for your vehicle. Say you park your car act the airport, someone who is visiting during that same time could pick it up in the lot and go from there.

What policy issues come into play?

• how to tax the platform
• safety standards for the vehicles, like recalls
• insurance
• can the platform operate from an airport (a sticking point for rental car companies)

Which states passed favorable laws?  Colorado, Indiana and Maryland

Which states are considering car sharing legislation?  Illinois, Utah and Arizona

Automotive News | Fights build over future of car-sharing

UK Aviation News | Bristol Airport will rent your car out while you’re on holiday