Revolution in the Rental Car System: What's Changing According to the Official Gazette?

15 Ağu 18:14

I think this will really boost short‑term rentals, bro. Looking at the changes in the Official Gazette, they’re introducing more flexibility and lower barriers. For example, instead of the big firms that used to dominate long‑term rentals, individual hosts in an Airbnb‑like model are likely to come to the fore. Remember how Uber’s impact drove prices down in taxis and ride‑hailing over the years? Something similar could happen here. Even if the number of users grows, intense competition will push prices down. I don’t expect a price explosion, but rather more variety and affordability.

15 Ağu 18:47

The decree that came out in the Official Gazette was basically the move that people in the mobility game have been waiting for forever, honestly. At its core, it redefines the rental‑car system not as a “commercial activity” but as a “service sector.” Back in the day, rental companies had to declare VAT like it was a product, but that hurdle is gone now. As a result, the 18% VAT on rental fees will change too, most likely dropping to 10%. That’ll hit the prices directly, bro. The boost in short‑term rentals is the cherry on top. The new rules also nail down what “daily rental” means: anything under 30 days will now be counted as daily. That makes flexible use way more appealing. Of course, I don’t expect a price explosion; the VAT cut will crank up competition and firms will have to start discounting. But vehicle acquisition costs are already high, and that’ll show up in the prices anyway. In my opinion, the real revolution will be the sector gaining legitimacy and the drop in off‑the‑books vehicle use.

15 Ağu 19:16

Will these changes directly affect pricing policies at local dealers? For example, will we see a sharp price hike or, on the flip side, competitive discounts?