Bill > SB1167

This bill establishes minimum compensation requirements for transportation network company (TNC) partners, such as drivers for ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, in Virginia. Specifically, the bill mandates that TNCs must create a rate card that ensures drivers receive at least $6.00 for any passenger transportation, with a detailed breakdown of compensation that includes a $2.00 base fare, $1.50 per mile, and $0.50 per minute. Additionally, if a trip is cancelled by a passenger or the passenger is not present within five minutes of the driver's arrival, the driver will receive $5.00 compensation. The bill requires the Department to annually adjust these minimum compensation amounts based on the Consumer Price Index. Importantly, the legislation clarifies that gratuities received by drivers are fully their own property and cannot be included in the company's compensation calculations. Drivers are permitted to accept tips in cash or electronically, and TNC companies are prohibited from limiting the gratuity amount that can be processed through their digital platforms, thereby ensuring drivers can receive the full amount of tips passengers choose to provide.