AB 1374: Rental passenger vehicle transactions: third parties.

The bill aims to amend existing laws related to rental passenger vehicle transactions. It would require rental companies to clearly disclose the total charges estimate for the entire rental, including all taxes and fees imposed by a government, as soon as specified information about the rental is provided. The bill would also specify that mandatory third-party service fees are included in the additional mandatory charges that a rental company or third party shall not charge in addition to the rental rate. Rental companies and third parties would be required to provide the fuel source of the vehicle prior to completion of a reservation. The bill would also clarify that rental companies are not responsible for the failure of third parties to comply with certain requirements, but would be responsible for providing the necessary information. The bill would amend existing laws to apply to th…