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NY A07810

NY A07810
Requires the use of electronic coupling when providing prearranged transportation services to allow a passenger to confirm the prearranged match through an interactive exchange of signals on both the driver's handheld device and the passenger's handheld device.


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Introduced
05/23/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires the use of electronic coupling when providing prearranged transportation services to passengers to indicate through an interactive exchange of signals on both the driver's handheld device and the passenger's handheld device that the prearranged match has been confirmed and that the passenger may safely enter the vehicle designated to pick him or her up.

AI Summary

This bill requires the use of electronic coupling when providing prearranged transportation services to passengers. This interactive exchange of signals between the driver's and passenger's handheld devices confirms the prearranged match and indicates that the passenger may safely enter the designated vehicle. The bill applies to transportation network companies, for-hire vehicles, and other commercial vehicles engaged in the for-hire transportation of passengers. The law will take effect one year after it becomes law, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations before the effective date.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 01/08/2020)

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