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- From: tjs@earth.wustl.edu (tom sullivan)
- Subject: Rental Cars & Additional Drivers
- Message-ID: <1992Jul27.215643.22450@wuecl.wustl.edu>
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- Organization: Washington University, St. Louis MO
- Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 21:56:43 GMT
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- The last two summers, my girl friend (now fiancee) and I have rented a
- car on vacation and the rental agency (Avis in this case) imposed a
- $10 charge for the additional driver, as we were neither married nor
- business associates. I've checked with other agencies, and this
- appears to be the standard practice. I could understand it if they
- imposed the charge across the board, but the fact that they don't
- charge for business associates or spouses seems like a case of
- discrimination.
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- So, why do they charge more for a second driver? What are
- the implications of not paying the fee?
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- We both have insurance that covers rental cars and we waive all of the
- insurance sold by the rental agency.
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- Any experience or information would be appreciated.
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- thanks,
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- tom
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- tjs@earth.wustl.edu
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