Title: Establishes Regulations for Ride Sharing Companies
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that establishes regulations for ride-sharing companies.
Highlights:
Requires a “transportation network company” driver to maintain primary automobile insurance, effective April 1, 2017 (Sec. A).
Defines “transportation network company” as a licensed entity that uses a digital network to connect riders to contracted drivers who provide prearranged rides (Sec. A).
Requires a transportation network company or third party conduct a local and national criminal background check for each driver applicant (Sec. A).
Requires a transportation network company to implement a zero tolerance policy on drug or alcohol use while a driver is working (Sec. A).
Requires a transportation network company to provide riders with the rates being charged and the option to receive an estimated fare before the rider enters the vehicle (Sec. A).
Exempts a transportation network company driver from being required to obtain any other state or local license or permit to provide prearranged rides (Sec. A).
Prohibits any local or state entity from imposing a tax on a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver, excluding an earnings tax (Sec. A).
Specifies that a transportation network company is not considered to be a common carrier, contract carrier, or motor carrier, and is not required to register any vehicle as commercial or for-hire (Sec. A).