Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Parenthetical - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026	Sep. 30, 2025
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Net Monetary Assets Divested	$ 39.2	$ 0.0
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation		0.0
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Investments Acquired		$ 0.0
NP SPE Holdings LP
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Investments Acquired	112.9
TRIP Holdings [Member] \| Leasing & Services
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestitures [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation	$ 64.3

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