The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) urged the US Congress to amend legislation that would prohibit U.S. transportation terminals from levying unfair fees and taxes on pre-arranged ground transportation services.
Changes to the Real Interstate Driver's Equity (RIDE) Act, passed in 2002, would require airports and other transportation ports to adhere to legislative intent.
NBTA President & CEO, Kevin Maguire, CCTE, GLP, said:
"Despite Congressional efforts in 2002 to curb local and state government taxes on ground transportation services, some terminals in the United States continue to charge fees to all for-hire vehicles. These fees are forcing out small businesses, curtailing competition and driving up costs for business travelers."
"To remedy this problem, NBTA supports language that would prohibit a transportation terminal using federal funds for infrastructure overhaul from taxing pre-arranged ground transportation services. We urge Congress to re-examine the RIDE Act, thus ensuring the corporate travel community is not unjustly targeted."
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