Bill > HB702

This bill requires transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft to provide a specific digital notification to both drivers and riders when a ride's starting or ending point involves entering a designated bicycle lane. The notification must inform the driver and rider that they will be entering a bicycle lane and advise them to be alert for bicyclists. This requirement applies only to digitally prearranged rides accepted by drivers on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The goal of the notification is to increase safety awareness for both TNC drivers and riders when they are near or traveling through areas specifically designated for bicycle traffic, potentially helping to prevent accidents and promote better interaction between motor vehicles and bicyclists. The bill amends the Occupations Code by adding a new Section 2402.116, which mandates this notification process as part of the digital ride-hailing platform's standard operating procedure.

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