Bill > S2295

This bill aims to reduce traffic congestion and encourage shared rides. The key provisions are: 1. Transportation network companies (TNCs) must charge a rider assessment of $0.40 for shared rides, $1.20 for non-shared rides, and $1.00 for luxury rides. The assessments will be used to fund the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. 2. The bill establishes the Transit Authority Fund, into which the rider assessments will be deposited. 50% of the funds will go to the MBTA and 50% will go to regional transit authorities. 3. The bill defines "shared ride," "for-hire transportation trip," and "luxury ride" for the purposes of the rider assessments. 4. Transportation network companies must provide clear and conspicuous fare estimates, including the price difference between shared and non-shared rides. 5. Certain municipalities can impose a congestion assessment of up to $2.25 per ride during regular MBTA service hours, with the funds dedicated to public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian investments, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 6. The bill establishes the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, which will receive the rider assessments and allocate the funds to address the impact of transportation network services on municipal infrastructure and the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. 7. Transportation network companies must provide detailed trip data to the state, which can be shared with other government agencies for transportation planning and congestion management purposes.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2295