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NJ S3592
NJ S3592Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.
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Introduced
03/18/2019
03/18/2019
In Committee
03/18/2019
03/18/2019
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 ride-sharing services, from engaging in "surge pricing" (charging higher fares during times of high demand) during a state of emergency declared by the President, Governor, or a municipal emergency management coordinator. The bill defines "state of emergency" and "surge pricing," and imposes penalties of up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses for any transportation network company that violates the prohibition on surge pricing during a state of emergency.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 03/18/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3592_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4000/3592_I1.PDF |
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