Bill > HB721

This bill amends existing Georgia law to introduce new safety and privacy requirements for transportation referral service providers and ride share network services. Specifically, these providers must now offer three key features: first, they must provide drivers with information about whether a service location has a violent crime rate higher than the national average, using crime statistics from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program; second, they must ensure the security and privacy of personal information collected from both drivers and passengers; and third, they must establish a formal grievance process for drivers to address complaints or concerns. These new provisions aim to enhance driver and passenger safety by giving drivers more information about potential risks, protecting personal data, and creating a structured mechanism for addressing workplace issues. The bill applies to both transportation referral service providers (like taxi or car service dispatch companies) and ride share network services (such as Uber or Lyft), requiring them to update their operational practices to comply with these new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71130