Regulation & law · 13/05/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

GSA Amends Federal Travel Regulation to Allow Private Vehicle Use for TDY Travel

Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the Federal Travel Regulation to provide agencies with a framework for authorizing the use of privately owned vehicles for temporary duty travel, while also clarifying reimbursement rates and rental car requirements.

Original source language: Federal Register — General Services AdministrationOpen original release →

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