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Reader Poll Replies:
* I think consolidation of rental car companies into one
building might be a good thing. I am for it. Wayne T.
* Seems like the traffic at
the airport is really getting out of hand, so this might be one way to
eliminate some of the pressure. Now if you could only convince the
cab drivers to conduct themselves with professional driving skills the
world would be perfect. Clarence Sommers
* No this will not only be a
huge headache getting started but it will be like the Monorail a quick
decision without a whole lot of thought process ever being applied. The
congestion will never be corrected. 40 buses carrying 15 passengers
great idea but where do they all go to. If a central location is picked
or they are spread out I would feel better off taking a cab 2.3 miles
rather than be herded on to a bus carrying an odd amount of people. Will
they still charge the $3.00 facility fee? tom e smith wheeling,
wv
* I think this is an
excellent idea, as often when traveling you have to preplan where to
pick up your car and how to find the location. When you are not familiar
with the area, you can become very frustrated with the ordeal. This
should run just as smoothly as the taxi line and will be very successful
with good management. Rosalind Dyke St. John's, NL Canada
* we'll see how well the
planners have there act together as far as how well organized this new
facility is. I have a feeling its going to be a cluster you know what
for at least the short term. just what I want, on a hot Vegas day
waiting over an hour to get my rental. and bringing it back will
probably be a royal pain. your going to have to wait to rent and return
then go through security at the airport in order to get home. making in
most cases a long day longer and aggravating. Ralph DiDomonic
Hamden,ct
* Hello. As a frequent
traveler throughout the US and one who comes to Vegas 3 to 4 times a
year I find having all the companies in one spot beneficial. I rent from
National and having it on the other side of the airport is confusing. At
the rate the airport is growing in traffic this will make a lot more
sense as the years pass. Jim Buck Longmont CO
* I believe that the car
rental facility will be fine. Cleveland has a single rental facility a
few miles from their airport and it seems to run very well. Although
Cleveland does not have the number of travelers that McCarron does, I
have traveled through Cleveland quite a few times and I have not had any
problems. Doug Brobst Virginia Beach, VA
* No I think it should be
good for the car. jim miller worcester ma
* Using technology already
perfected by the airlines, your 6-character itinerary code could also
pull up your information for a car rental. A fleet of busses on a
few-minute interval picking up all renters with car boarding passes, and
dropping off at a central car terminal where your chosen car is being
dropped in a numbered slot. Scan your boarding pass, and get a slot
number, keys are in, drive away. Just Who you rented from may be a bit
hazy, but the computer knows, your card is charged. Don Bartley
Portland, OR
* I think it will be great!
I always shop for the best car deal. I never seem to get the best deal
from the same company on my 5 to 6 trips a year to LV. When it comes
time to return my rent car, I always get lost. I never remember the
location. In Orlando most of the major car rentals are in one location.
One location for picking up and dropping off, no matter which company. I
also find that the companies seem to be more competitive with their
pricing when they are in one location. I say yes! Misty Wood
San Antonio TX
* I have spent years
perfecting my rental process to the quickest time possible. Now there
going to screw me! greg
* I believe that the new
facility makes complete sense. As busy as McCarran is, to consolidate
and separate these fliers from the rest of the travelers is a step in
the right direction. Bryan T. Miller Boyne City, MI
* Making a difficult task
easy is what it sounds like to me. When you are unfamiliar with a city
one location for rentals sounds Great. Hope it is handicapped friendly
with lanes marked that are not merging across one another. The police
traffic control department should be able to keep traffic flowing, or
trained McCarron people. Everything has a few bugs in it at first but
Las Vegas is one of the few places I've been to that functions
efficiently. Sounds like another winner to me. Joanne Walsh
Hometown, IL
* I think it will
definitely help. After all, they care rental agencies have tons of buses
pass through the area throughout each day - what is the difference of
on-site traffic? I think it will prove move convenient and maybe lower
prices - who knows? M A Brooks Lawrenceville, GA
* I love the idea!
Cleveland has a central facility for all the rental car companies. It
seems to eliminate some of the hassle of trying to find the correct
shuttle bus, there is only one to take. Sure there will be a little
traffic getting out but there is traffic everywhere in Vegas. I think it
might even make pricing a bit more competitive since you can always walk
to the next company if you don't like the rates. Angela
Carameli Lorain, OH |
