Bill > H3053

This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 40, Section 22, to introduce licensing requirements for "livery vehicles," which are defined as limousines or other vehicles carrying 15 or fewer passengers for hire. Crucially, this definition now explicitly includes "black cars," which are described as vehicles that can only be scheduled through a mobile phone application, and are not available for pre-arranged transportation. The bill's intent is to bring these types of ride-sharing or on-demand transportation services under a regulatory framework by requiring them to be licensed, similar to other livery vehicles.