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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to transportation network company rider assessments. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 159A½ to make several changes related to transportation network company (TNC) rider assessments. Key provisions include:
1. Defining new terms such as "peak hours", "occupied vehicle miles travelled", "shared-ride", "single-occupancy ride", "unoccupied vehicle miles travelled", and "Zero Emission Vehicle".
2. Requiring TNCs to provide clear and conspicuous fare estimates, including the price difference between shared-rides and single-occupancy rides.
3. Authorizing suspension or revocation of a TNC driver's permit for certain violations related to soliciting or providing unauthorized transportation.
4. Directing the Division of Public Utilities to promulgate regulations regarding data sharing for public safety, congestion management, and transportation planning purposes.
5. Establishing a Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, funded by per-mile assessments on unoccupied TNC vehicle miles and per-ride assessments on shared-rides and single-occupancy rides, to be distributed to municipalities, the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, and the Commonwealth Transportation Fund.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
David Biele (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moran (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Tuesday December 29, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1067 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1067.pdf |
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