Bill > A07062

This bill amends the New York vehicle and traffic law to prohibit transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, from implementing surge pricing during declared emergencies at the federal, state, or local levels. The bill first defines "surge pricing" as the practice of raising prices when demand for a service is high and then lowering prices when demand returns to normal. It then stipulates that TNCs are forbidden from raising prices during any officially declared emergency, including federal emergencies, state disaster emergencies, and local emergency orders. Any TNC that violates this prohibition would be subject to a civil penalty of $250 for each occurrence of surge pricing during an emergency. The purpose of the bill appears to be protecting consumers from price gouging during times of crisis when transportation services may be most critically needed. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, providing TNCs with a brief transition period to adjust their pricing policies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7062