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specific situation reasonably require their use. When renting a car for Tyler business, employees should select a "mid-size"or"intermediate" car. "Full" size cars maybe rented when three or more employees are traveling together. Tyler carries leased vehicle coverage for business car rentals;except for employees traveling.to Alaska and internationally(excluding Canada),additional insurance on the rental agreement should be declined. C. Public Transportation Taxi or airport limousine services may be considered when traveling in and around cities or to and from airports when less expensive means of transportation are unavailable or impractical. The actual fare plus a reasonable tip(15-18%).are reimbursable. In the case of a free hotel shuttle to the airport,tips are included in the per diem rates and will not be reimbursed separately. D. Parking"&Tolls When parking at the airport, employees must use longer term parking areas that are measured in days as opposed to hours. Park and fly options located near someairports may also be used: For extended trips that would result in excessive parking charges, public transportation to/from the airport should be considered.. Tolls will be reimbursed when receipts are presented. 3. Lodging Tyler's TMC will select hotel chains that are well established,reasonable in price, and conveniently located in relation to the traveler's work assignment. Typical hotel chains.include Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. If the employee has a discount rate with a local hotel,the hotel reservation should note that discount and the employee should confirm the lower rate with the hotel upon arrival. Employee memberships in travel clubs such as AAA should be noted in their travel profilesso that the employee can take advantage of any lower club rates. "No shows" or cancellation fees are not reimbursable if the employee does not comply with the hotel's cancellation policy.. Tips for maids and other hotel staff are included in the per diem rate and are not reimbursed separately. Employees are not authorized to reserve non-traditional short-term lodging, such as Airbnb,VRBO, and HomeAway.Employees who elect to make such reservations shall not be reimbursed. 4. Meals and Incidental Expenses Employee meals and incidental expenses while on travel status within the continental U.S. are in accordance with the federal per diem rates published by the General Services Administration. Incidental expenses include tips to maids, hotel staff, and shuttle drivers and other minor travel expenses. Per diem rates are available at www.gsa.gov/perdiem. Per diem for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorates and international destinations are provided separately by the Department of.Defense and will:be determined as required. A. Overnight Travel For each full day of travel, all three meals are reimbursable. Per diems on the first and last day of.a trip are governed as set forth below. Amendment-Pleasanton CA-Brazos-JW 11.18.19(2019-29730 11.15).doc