{"id":32039,"date":"2024-08-13T13:57:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T03:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/australia\/?p=32039"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:33:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T00:33:53","slug":"winter-2024-host-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/australia\/news\/winter-2024-host-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter 2024 host release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This winter, hosts in Australia can enjoy new earnings and savings opportunities. There are also a number of changes to help raise the bar on vehicle safety and guests\u2019 experiences to help boost demand, and improvements to streamline host workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On September 3, the vehicle calendar will be removed and the calendar in the \u201cTrips\u201d tab will be your go-to spot to manage your entire portfolio, including pricing and availability. We\u2019re moving to one calendar so Turo can put more energy into enhancing this single calendar to help you more efficiently manage your vehicles. Rest assured, you\u2019ll be able to do everything you could do in the vehicle calendar, but more efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recently launched<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

STREAMLINING HOST WORKFLOWS<\/span>
Save time with automatic trip changes<\/span>
Now if a guest’s trip change request matches your availability and settings, it’ll be automatically approved<\/a>, saving you time and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nIMPROVING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE<\/span>
\nNew safety requirements after tire issues<\/span>
Starting July 1, if a host\u2019s vehicle is restricted due to a tire-related issue, they need to provide proof<\/a> that:
\n\u2022 The damaged tire was replaced or appropriately repaired.<\/span>
\n\u2022 The vehicle\u2019s other<\/i> tires all have a tread depth of at least 4\/32\u201d and are no more than 6 years old.\n

\nNew guests no longer need profile photos<\/span>
To streamline guests\u2019 sign-up process and make it easier for them to book cars on Turo, new guests don\u2019t have to upload a profile photo anymore. Rest assured, Turo still screens each guest and you still need to review your guest\u2019s license before the trip starts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nSTREAMLINING HOST WORKFLOWS<\/span>
\nEV recharging policy update<\/span>
This spring, the EV recharging policy will be updated. Hosts can get reimbursed from their guests based on the difference between the battery level at the start and end of the trip, plus an added convenience fee. There will also be a low battery fee.\n

\nStripe will be used to manage hosts\u2019 tax info<\/span>
Starting this spring, Turo will begin using Stripe to manage hosts\u2019 tax information in the US, Canada, and Australia. If you\u2019re a US-based host who has previously uploaded your W9 to Turo, we\u2019ll securely upload it to Stripe. If you haven\u2019t uploaded your W9 to Turo before, you\u2019ll be asked to share it through Stripe. We\u2019ll be in touch with more info.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nHELPING RAISE HOST EARNINGS<\/span>
\nHelp boost earnings with new settings for longer trips<\/span>
Starting early October, you can attract longer trips while helping protect your cars from excessive wear with new monthly distance limits and discounts. Longer trips can be more profitable for hosts since there\u2019s more hands-off time and typically less wear on your vehicles.\n

\nBetter protection from guest cancellations<\/span>
In the coming months, the host enabled early bird discount will be removed and instead, you\u2019ll be able to offer a non-refundable discounted rate to guests for trips that are booked further in advance. If they cancel their trip, you\u2019ll still get the earnings.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPROVING THE GUEST EXPERIENCE<\/span>
Upcoming changes to the All-Star Host program<\/span>
This spring, we\u2019re reimagining the All-Star Host program to raise the bar on five-star trips, vehicle maintenance and cleanliness, and reduce cancellations. We\u2019re also thinking of ways to help boost the visibility of hosts\u2019 All-Star Host status to guests. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connect with the host community \u2014 share feedback and ideas, and get advice from other hosts and the Turo Support team at Turo Talk, the official Facebook group for hosts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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