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NJ A1748

NJ A1748
Prohibits transportation network companies from engaging in surge pricing during state of emergency.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 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. The bill specifies that any increase in the fare rate that is in excess of two times the usual fare rate constitutes surge pricing.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits transportation network companies, such as ride-sharing services, from engaging in "surge pricing" (charging higher fares during high demand) during a declared state of emergency in the affected area. The bill defines "surge pricing" as any increase in the fare rate that exceeds two times the usual fare rate. Violators would face penalties of up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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