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MA S2063

To reduce traffic and encourage shared rides


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce traffic and encourage shared rides. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce traffic and encourage shared rides. It does this by: 1. Imposing a 4.25% rider assessment on shared rides and a 6.25% rider assessment on non-shared rides, with the revenue to be used for public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian investments, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 2. Defining "pooled rides" as shared rides where passengers are charged the same or a proportionate amount, and "for-hire transportation trips" as single-passenger rides. 3. Requiring transportation network companies (TNCs) to provide clear and conspicuous fare estimates, including the price difference between shared and single-occupancy rides. 4. Allowing municipalities in the MBTA service area to impose a $2.25 per ride congestion assessment during regular MBTA service hours, with the revenue dedicated for municipal investment in public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and electric vehicle charging. 5. Prohibiting other municipalities from imposing additional taxes or licensing requirements on TNCs, except for regulating traffic flow and patterns for public safety. 6. Requiring the state Division to create regulations for data sharing to support public safety, congestion management, and transportation planning.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/10/2020)

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