Bill > B26-0455

This bill amends the definition of a "private vehicle-for-hire operator" in the District of Columbia's Department of For-Hire Vehicles Establishment Act, clarifying that such an operator is an individual who uses digital dispatch services from a private vehicle-for-hire company to operate a motor vehicle and transport passengers. The bill is an emergency act that will apply retroactively from March 1, 2024, and will remain in effect for up to 90 days, which is standard for emergency legislation in the District of Columbia. The purpose appears to be providing a more precise legal definition of how private vehicle-for-hire operators are identified and classified, likely to address potential ambiguities in the existing law. The bill will take effect after approval by the Mayor (or after a potential mayoral veto is overridden by the Council) and has been accompanied by a fiscal impact statement from the Budget Director.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0455