HB97 Alabama 2018 Session

This bill would require transportation network companies to obtain a permit from the Public Service Commission, maintain an agent for service of process, implement a nondiscrimination policy, implement a zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy, and maintain certain records

This bill would require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements

This bill would require transportation network companies to collect a local assessment fee for each trip fare and remit it to the Public Service Commission and require the commission to distribute a portion of the fee to the municipality or county where a ride originates

This bill would also prohibit municipalities and certain authorities from imposing taxes or business licenses on transportation network companies or transportation network company drivers or vehicles

Relating to transportation network companies; to require transportation network companies to obtain a permit from the Public Service Commission, maintain an agent for service of process, implement a nondiscrimination policy, implement a zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy, and maintain certain records; to require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements; to require transportation network companies to collect a local assessment fee for each trip fare and remit it to the Public Service Commission and require the commission to distribute a portion of the fee to the municipality or county where a ride originates; to and prohibit municipalities and certain authorities from imposing taxes or business licenses on transportation network companies or transportation network company drivers or vehicles.