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Turo Faces Scrutiny After Vehicles Used in New Year's Day Attacks

Turo's car rental platform was linked to deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas, raising concerns about safety protocols and vehicle misuse.

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Updated: Jan 2nd, 2025, 3:37 PM ET

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Turo, the car rental app, is under scrutiny after vehicles used in New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas were rented through its platform. The New Orleans attack left 15 dead as an armed man drove a rented Ford F-150 into revelers, while a rented Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven others. Turo has stated that it is cooperating with law enforcement and does not believe the renters had any criminal backgrounds. Investigations into connections between the incidents are ongoing.

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