What representation does Budget make regarding shuttle vehicles purchased or leased between February 16, 1996, and the Effective Date of the Agreement?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Avis hereby represents and warrants to the Department that all shuttle vehicles that Avis has purchased or leased for use at any Airport Facility beginning on February 16, 1996, and continuing through the Effective Date of this Agreement, which have a capacity of over 16 passengers, including the driver (hereinafter, "Large Capacity Vehicles"), are accessible to individuals with disabilities including those who use wheelchairs.
Avis agrees that, following the Effective Date of this Agreement, all Large Capacity Vehicles purchased or leased for use at any Airport Facility, whether the facility is currently operated by Avis or first operated by Avis after the Effective Date of this Agreement, shall also be accessible regardless of whether an accessible shuttle vehicle would otherwise be required by the ADA or its implementing regulations.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Budget, under its former name Avis, represents and warrants that all shuttle vehicles purchased or leased for use at any Airport Facility beginning on February 16, 1996, and continuing through the Effective Date of the Agreement, which have a capacity of over 16 passengers, including the driver (referred to as "Large Capacity Vehicles"), are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs. This representation is part of an agreement between Avis and the Department of Justice.
This means that Budget (formerly Avis) assures that all large shuttle vehicles acquired since February 16, 1996, up to the agreement's effective date, are compliant with accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. This commitment ensures that Budget provides accessible transportation options at airport facilities, catering to a diverse range of customers.
Furthermore, Budget agrees that after the Effective Date of this Agreement, all Large Capacity Vehicles purchased or leased for use at any Airport Facility, whether the facility is currently operated by Avis or first operated by Avis after the Effective Date of this Agreement, shall also be accessible regardless of whether an accessible shuttle vehicle would otherwise be required by the ADA or its implementing regulations. This highlights Budget's ongoing commitment to maintaining accessibility standards for its shuttle vehicles, regardless of any changes in regulations or facility operations.