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This bill, known as the "Safe and Private Rides Act," requires transportation network companies (TNCs, like Uber or Lyft) to implement specific regulations regarding in-vehicle cameras. The bill mandates that TNCs require drivers to register any cameras in their vehicles that record passenger images, and provide clear, prominent notice to passengers about the presence of such cameras through their mobile application. Customers must be given an accessible and easily navigable option to opt out of riding in vehicles with cameras, which must be independent of agreeing to the company's terms of service. TNCs are prohibited from retaining passenger recordings except for limited purposes such as reporting criminal activity, insurance claims, or verifying service terms. The bill also establishes an enforcement mechanism through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. TNCs will not be held liable for driver violations if they have complied with the bill's requirements. The new regulations will take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment, and specifically exclude shared-expense carpools, nonprofit transportation services, and government-affiliated transportation from these requirements. The primary goal is to enhance passenger privacy and provide transparency about in-vehicle recording practices.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1654/all-info