Passengers arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS) now have another option for ground transportation on the way to their next destination. The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) welcomes web-based service Turo and its registered users to share their vehicles at TUS for passengers to drive.
Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. Auto owners who advertise on the Turo platform connect with passengers who want to reserve a vehicle directly from TUS for a specified duration. Rates are established by car owners, but follow the guidelines established by Turo.
All vehicle exchanges based at TUS must occur within an authorized drop-off location, as outlined in Turo’s website dedicated to TUS. Passengers who book through Turo will have the opportunity to either pick-up their vehicle in the Hourly Lot, Parking Garage (level 2) or the uncovered Economy Lot. On limited occasions, a passenger may be met alongside the app-based ride services curb by the car owner for a drop-off. Following these guidelines will ensure smooth transfers to Turo customers without disturbing the flow of traffic in front of the main terminal. This information can also be reviewed at FlyTucson.com, on the App-Based Ride Services page.
Tucson Airport Authority
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an independent, non-profit organization with the responsibility to operate, manage and develop Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). The TAA receives no local tax dollars. It sustains operations from airport-generated revenues, like concessions, leases, and landing fees. The TAA invests millions each year in safety, security, and customer service for the benefit of travelers, tenants, employees, and the entire Southern Arizona region. The airport system supports nearly 46,000 jobs and contributes to more than $8.3 billion in economic activity.
Turo
Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where guests can book any car they want, wherever they want it, from a vibrant community of trusted hosts. Whether they’re flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky for a once-in-a-lifetime event, guests can take the wheel of the perfect car for any occasion, while hosts can take the wheel of their futures by sharing their underutilized personal vehicles or building an accessible, flexible, and scalable car sharing business from the ground up. Turo is home to a supportive and collaborative community that shares thousands of vehicles across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. To learn more about Turo, please visit www.turo.com.
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