Bill > H3523

This bill aims to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides by making the following key changes: 1. Imposes a rider assessment on transportation network company (TNC) rides, with a lower assessment for shared rides ($0.40) compared to non-shared rides ($1.20) and luxury rides ($1.00). Rides provided to individuals eligible for paratransit services are exempt from the assessment. 2. Establishes the Transit Authority Fund, with 50% of the rider assessment funds going to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and 50% to regional transit authorities. 3. Requires TNCs to provide clear and conspicuous fare estimates to riders, including the price difference between shared and non-shared rides. 4. Allows municipalities in the MBTA service area to 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. 5. Creates the Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund, which will receive the remaining rider assessment funds and be used to address the impact of TNC services on municipal infrastructure, support the taxicab/livery/hackney industries, and transfer funds to the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and the new Transit Authority Fund. 6. Mandates comprehensive data reporting requirements for TNCs to support congestion management, transportation planning, and emissions tracking efforts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3523