An Australian man has just won a settlement in a landmark age discrimination case against an Irish car rental company after being charged an extra fee for being over the age of 70.

Anthony White tried to hire a car in Ireland 2 years ago when he was in his early seventies and was charged a EUR25 fee. He was also told he would not be able to rent a car on his next visit as he would be over 75.

White took his case to Ireland’s Equality Tribunal who ruled in his favour that the policy amounted to age discrimination. Irish Car Rentals Ltd has since changed the rule and says the decision will now be made on a case-by-case basis involving assessments of age, health, driving record and insurance coverage.

A senior driver surcharge is pretty common with car rental companies – you may have read a previous blog here about it (Too Old to Drive A Rental Car?) Some suppliers charge extra if drivers are over a certain age, others have a maximum age limit for renters and some require additional documentation (like Irish Car Rentals are now doing). The surcharge is applied to cover higher insurance premiums as older drivers as seen as higher risk.

Does this case mean we may see an end to senior driver surcharges? Is it age discrimination to charge older drivers more as they are seen to be a higher risk?

In that case, surely it is also age discrimination to charge someone under 25 a young drivers fee since they too are seen as a higher insurance risk and more likely to have an accident?

In the case of Mr. White, he has been driving for 50 years and felt it was unfair to blanket all older drivers.

I do agree with this and think the company’s new policy is fair – it depends on each individual’s circumstances and not their age. Will other car rental companies follow suit? We’ll have to wait and see.

Final thought – one article I found about this was entitled “Old Man wins age discrimination suit against Irish rental car company” – “Old Man”? Surely that is age discrimination in itself?!

Your trip to Vegas can always be one of glamor and sophistication. There are several luxury rental cars in Las Vegas where you can rent a particular limousine that can cater to your needs while in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the most interesting destinations wherein one can bask in the glamorous ambiance of this dynamic city, becoming oblivious to the problems one faces in his daily struggle to survive in this world. That is why many escape to Las Vegas to unwind, and with a partial hope that with a strike of luck, he’d win loads of bucks that would sweep away his financial troubles. Similarly, taking a ride in one of the luxury cars leased from one of the many luxury rental cars in Las Vegas would give you a taste of the finer things in life.

Las Vegas has one of the largest car rental industry in the United States, thus, you have a better chance of finding a good bargain for your car rental. And in choosing the right kind of vehicle, there are several things to consider such as budget, accommodation capacity, and duration for the use of the vehicle as well as the driving capabilities of the vehicle.

These things are considered by several, of not all, car rental companies. That is why luxury car rentals and classic car rentals in Las Vegas have varied policies so as to cater to various clients without compromising profit. However, to be on the safe side, it is strongly advised that if one decides to rent a vehicle, he should closely read the rental’s terms and policies.

The limousines leased by luxury rental cars in Las Vegas actually come in various types and styles from which to choose from. There are limousines that can only accommodate six passengers but there are those that can accommodate up to 35 passengers. Therefore, if you decide to go to Vegas to spend your final day of being a bachelor or bachelorette, wouldn’t it be great to have to wave singlehood farewell with a remarkable singles party while being driven around the lively city of Las Vegas? That probably was the exact idea why such a vehicle was conceived in the first place. All of your closest friends would fit into this limo plus a few extra others to make the party more exciting.

And when the imminent wedding day arrives, what more can a bride ask for other than to make an elegant statement by having a remarkable entrance in a vintage convertible or even in a high-end Rolls Royce leased from one of the classic car rentals in Las Vegas. There are several classic car rentals in Las Vegas which offer a wide range of vintage cars from coupes to limousines. Now if you want to drive around Las Vegas with an ultimate classy flair, then you should get busy searching through the numerous classic car rentals in Las Vegas for that ideal vintage ride you have been dreaming of.

No matter where you decide to spend your UK holiday, there are always ‘must see’ places at every location. And if you happen to be booking a holiday in one of the beautiful countryside cottages somewhere in the Forest of Dean, you’ll want to add Clearwell Caves to your list of ‘must see’ places to go.

Lots of places in England have underground cave systems and similar places that offer you an intriguing insight into how they work. But Clearwell Caves are arguably one of the best of them.

So let’s take a look at why they make a great day out when you are on holiday in the Forest of Dean.

1. Walk back into the Stone Age. As soon as you head underground you will be leaving the 21st century firmly behind you. The Clearwell Caves go back thousands of years, and they don’t look much different to how they would have done to Stone Age people. It’s definitely a great experience to tell people at home about when you finish your Forest of Dean holiday.

2. Regular events make for an even more memorable trip. You can always explore the nine caves that are open for you to see, but the family run caves also lay on special events. These take place on a frequent basis but the dates vary depending on what is happening. It might be worth phoning ahead of your visit, or checking their website, to see if you could plan your own visit to coincide with a special event.

3. They have fabulous and very educational guided tours. And they aren’t expensive either. You can expect at least an hour and a half going into the caves and learning about their past. You’ll also be able to find out more about free mining, ancient peoples and much more besides.

4. You can go much further into the mine if you opt for a deep level tour. This isn’t for the claustrophobic and you’ll need a certain degree of physical fitness too. But if you are willing to go beyond the usual extent of the caves available, you can enjoy deep level mining at its best. And of course, it all takes place with qualified leaders and with all the right equipment.

5. It’s a wonderful way to keep the kids entertained! People of all ages love Clearwell Caves, but there is no doubt that kids in particular find it “awesome!” It should come as no surprise to learn that the caves are a hot spot for school tours. But if you are on holiday in the area and staying in a Forest of Dean holiday cottage, you can still take full advantage of the tour as a family group.

All this should certainly convince you that Clearwell Caves are one of the highlights of any stay in the Forest of Dean. Complete with a blacksmith’s shop and of course the obligatory gift shop too, you will find it to be the perfect day out, no matter how far into the caves you choose to go.