Bill > SB371

This bill amends existing law regarding insurance coverage for transportation network companies (TNCs), which are platforms like Uber or Lyft that connect passengers with drivers using personal vehicles. The key provisions include making the TNC responsible for maintaining uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage unless the driver voluntarily chooses otherwise, with coverage amounts set at $1,000,000 from the moment a passenger enters until exiting the vehicle. The bill also requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report by February 1, 2026, containing detailed information about automobile accidents reported by TNCs, including the average annual number of accidents, the percentage resulting in uninsured or underinsured motorist claims, and the percentage of claims over $100,000 for the years 2022-2024. Additionally, the bill includes an intent statement that any financial savings from insurance expenditure reductions should be reinvested to support drivers and riders. The reporting requirement will be inoperative on February 1, 2030, and repealed on January 1, 2031, ensuring it is a temporary data-gathering measure.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB371