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NJ A5024
NJ A5024Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.
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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
06/10/2019
06/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a transportation network company from engaging in surge pricing for a prearranged ride during a natural disaster or emergency for which a state of emergency has been declared in the area in which the state of emergency has been declared. Surge pricing is defined to mean charging a transportation network company rider a higher fare rate than the usual fare rate charged for the prearranged ride during times of high demand for prearranged rides, including by using a rate multiplier.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits transportation network companies (such as ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft) from engaging in "surge pricing" - charging higher fares than usual during times of high demand for rides - during a declared state of emergency in the affected area. Surge pricing is defined as any increase in the fare rate that is more than two times the usual rate. Violators would be subject to penalties of up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses. The bill aims to protect consumers from price gouging during emergencies when transportation options may be limited.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Daniel Benson (D)*,
Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 06/10/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5024_R1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5024_R1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5024_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5024_I1.PDF |
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