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Comments
Not convinced rental firms will actually provide real emissions breakdowns like the sustainability section suggests — I asked two companies and both gave vague estimates. Regulators need to force standardized reporting before that becomes useful.
Rented an EV last month and unreliable charging partnerships nearly wrecked our night out at a casino—would love if more rentals showed in-app charger maps and real range estimates before you book.
I switched to off-airport pickups last year after dynamic pricing spiked at the airport — saved me $40 and got much easier parking near the casino. Contactless pickup and checking local casino reviews made the whole trip less stressful.