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OpenRoad is a community of people passionate about peer-to-peer car sharing and how policy impacts them.

The Turo community is under constant attack by the multi-billion dollar rental car industry and these big business bullies are attempting to quash peer-to-peer car sharing.

Join OpenRoad to stay informed about the political and regulatory issues that affect you as a member of the peer-to-peer car sharing community, and make your voice heard. Sign up now and we’ll let you know when to take action

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Community stories have been crucial in our efforts to stave off unfair policy across the country and we continuously gear up for battles in your state. We hope to leverage the voices of you, our Turo Power Host community, to stop these attacks on peer-to-peer car sharing and help promote good bills that sensibly regulate peer-to-peer car sharing.

If you’d like to get more involved and are interested in speaking with your representatives directly – we’d love to chat. Please join OpenRoad or reach out to us at openroad@turo.com.

Thanks for being a part of the Turo community and advocating for peer-to-peer car sharing.

Check out the work the Turo Government Relations team is doing below:

New report: Big Rental enjoys $7 billion tax exemption while states scramble for tax revenue

Unlike individual car buyers who pay a full sales tax on their vehicle purchases, traditional rental car companies like Hertz and Enterprise are exempt based on decades-old deals they made with lawmakers. With frequent fleet replacements, this tax exemption creates a very lucrative free pass for “Big Rental.”

Photos: Turo supports nonprofit Laʻiʻōpua 2020 with $3,000-contribution

This year, Turo had the honor of contributing $3,000 to Laʻiʻōpua 2020ʻs cause in Hawai’i, which is home to many amazing Turo hosts.

Bipartisan push for car sharing regulations introduced in Michigan Legislature

The legislative package aims to safeguard consumers, ensure public safety, and clarify insurance requirements for this growing marketplace.

Photos: Turo community’s tree-mendous Earth Day in Hawai‘i

On a beautiful and sunny Earth Day in late April, Rice Camp Senior Housing in Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, flourished with a celebration of community spirit, environmental stewardship and intergenerational collaboration.

Delaware Senate approves restrictions on unfair Loss of Use fees

Delaware's Senate has taken a stand against an abusive fee imposed on rental car consumers, with the passage of House Bill 209. (Photo courtesy: DE Senate legislative meeting livestream)

El Paso International (ELP) partners with Turo, expanding transportation options

The partnership allows local vehicle owners to share their vehicle with ELP travelers through Turo via designated areas on airport property. The agreement provides transportation options for travelers, supports tourism in El Paso, and will bring a new revenue stream for the airport.

El Paso International (ELP) se asocia con Turo, ampliando las opciones de transporte

La asociación permite que cualquier persona que reserve un vehículo a través de Turo, o quiera compartir su automóvil con los pasajeros, pueda hacerlo en áreas designadas en la propiedad del aeropuerto.

Delaware House approves consumer protection rules for rental car customers. What’s next?

It seems Delaware wants to enact a ban on loss of use with HB 209, and that measure would be welcomed by consumers. The DE Senate is slated to take up the measure and, if passed, it would go to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Until then, customers who want to play it safe should turn to Turo– a car sharing company that never charges customers a loss of use fee.

New car sharing legislation drives Wisconsin forward

Assembly Bill 395 (SB 386 in the Senate) upholds the values Wisconsinites hold dear: community, fairness, and innovation.

Alaska tax bill sparks criticism over negative impact on car sharing locals

Recently in Alaska there was a notable stir over a legislative move threatening to over-tax participants of peer-to-peer car sharing platforms like Turo.

Turo recognized as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work winners in 2024

Turo, the world's largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, has been named a winner of Glassdoor's annual Employees' Choice Awards, honoring the Best Places to Work in 2024 for the second consecutive year.

Driving tax fairness in MA: Closing the rental car loophole

For years, rental car giants have evaded taxes, leaving everyday consumers to foot the bill. But a recent legislative hearing in Massachusetts could change the game. Sean Vinck, of Turo, testified virtually in the Massachusetts House on Tuesday.

Protecting Californians: Stop AB 893 from burdening families and straining wallets

Discover how this seemingly innocent bill could unleash a wave of underhanded taxes, impacting hardworking Californians who rely on peer-to-peer car sharing to make ends meet. Join the fight to say NO to AB 893 and YES to safeguarding affordable mobility and financial stability for all Californians.

Green Impact: New study reveals one shared car replaces ten

Discover the many strengths of peer-to-peer car sharing, an important step to creating a more sustainable future for everyone.

New Year, New Mobility Options: Turo launches at Miami International Airport

Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, announces its launch at Miami International Airport (MIA). This marks a big milestone for Turo in South Florida, as it clears the runway for travelers to book cars directly from Turo hosts and land in the driver’s seat right after their flights into MIA.

Turo takes flight at San José Mineta International Airport

Today, Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, celebrates a momentous occasion as it receives authorization for vehicle exchanges from approved areas at the newly-branded San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in California.

Turo empowers hosts to become entrepreneurs or offset daily costs

Turo has increasingly become a tool of economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, allowing people to create their own business or supplement the cost of living or other financial needs.

Diversity drives Turo across both our host and guest communities

The Turo community fuels our marketplace, and it’s full of a diverse array of unique perspectives, backgrounds, and passions. As peer-to-peer car sharing grows, so has the core of our community.

Peer-to-peer car sharing brings economic mobility to residents in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi residents are using Turo to give others access to mobility with their car while locals get the economic mobility they deserve in return.

Turo partners with Wayne County Airport Authority, expanding mobility options in Michigan

Turo, the world's leading peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, today announced that starting Friday, July 1, 2022, guests will have designated areas to receive their car reservations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), allowing for expedited and easy access to their drive upon arrival.

Turo partners with Milwaukee County to expand booking options for travelers at MKE

As the summer travel season ramps up, trusted Turo hosts are currently offering hundreds of unique options for guests looking to pick up a vehicle after a flight into MKE

Hispanic state legislators group passes resolution promoting peer-to-peer car sharing

Turo is proud to announce that the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) passed a resolution promoting peer-to-peer car sharing.

Turo lets locals earn cash, spread aloha

Jocelyn Mugot, a former Turo host and enthusiastic peer-to-peer car sharing advocate, shares why Turo is good for the residents of Hawai’i.

Governor Hochul signs SB 6715, bringing peer-to-peer car sharing closer to the Empire State

The world’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, Turo, announced recently that Governor Kathy Hochul signed SB 6715 into law, bringing peer-to-peer car sharing one step closer to New York.

TechNet panel talks good, bad, ugly about regulating emerging technologies

Earlier this month, government and technology leaders landed in San Francisco at the annual TechNet state policy event to discuss regulation affecting everyday citizens across the United States.

TechCrunch exposes Big Rentals’ unscrupulous sales tax exemption

This week, technology news publication TechCrunch shone a light on an archaic sales tax exemption being milked by the traditional rental car industry.

Turo partners with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to expand booking options for travelers

Turo is proud to announce that starting Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, guests will have designated areas to receive their car reservations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), allowing for expedited and easy access to their drive upon arrival.

Texas creates a great peer-to-peer car sharing law

Texas passes model legislation that defines peer-to-peer car sharing in statute and sets appropriate insurance requirements.

Arizona passes peer-to-peer car sharing legislation!

After years of work in Arizona, Governor Ducey has signed a bill establishing regulatory framework for peer-to-peer car sharing in Arizona.

Victory in Kansas!

Governor Kelly signs a sensible peer-to-peer car sharing regulatory framework into law.

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