In the end, I used a combination of the airline representatives from United and US Airways and my travel agent, I spent one extra day, with the night on the plane, and ate the rental car fee for one day.

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Better Place's business model was based on car owners paying a fee according to the number of miles they drive, which Mr. Agassi likened to a mobile-phone subscription.

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The insurers do this in return for a lucrative fee from the car hire firm or garage involved.

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While the car-owner gets to keep 65% of the fee, RelayRides keeps a 15% cut and the remaining 20% goes to insurance costs.

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There are also bound to be traffic problems near the boundaries of the tolled area as car drivers skirt around its edge to avoid paying the fee.

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You can also enter your car in several "Special Events, " which require an entry fee but also pay nicely if you win.

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Drivers buy the car but Better Place provides the batteries in exchange for a monthly fee based on the number of kilometers driven.

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AutoTrader, well known for its extensive advertising, won't charge a sell fee and will allow some winning bidders to see the car in person before buying.

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On 30 November 2010, Henry Smith said the regime could be administered by councils, with private car park operators covering the cost of the scheme by paying an application fee.

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When they did attend premises, they often charged a fee for a van they rented to remove goods even though they would be in a small car.

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