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US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars
Airbnb is testing car rentals as it broadens its travel services through a partnership with CarTrawler, which powers bookings across 5 countries.
- Airbnb launched a car rental partnership with CarTrawler in five countries, marking the company's latest step in transforming into a traditional online travel agency.
- Complicating the deal, CarTrawler is under contract to be acquired by Expedia, with the acquisition expected to close in the second half of the year.
- Industry observers view the arrangement as a potential 'huge red flag,' noting that Expedia's B2B dominance could allow a direct competitor to control critical components of Airbnb's service supply.
- While the deal awaits finalization, the acquisition remains subject to regulatory review before Expedia can integrate CarTrawler into its operations.
- To avoid dependency on Expedia's network, Airbnb may need to build its own integrations or secure alternative partners as the clock ticks on this arrangement.
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US appeals court upholds Colorado congestion fee on rental cars
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday upheld Colorado's $3-per-day congestion impact charge on rental cars, turning down a challenge from an industry group representing Avis , Hertz , Enterprise and others.
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