SB65 Alabama 2018 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Transportation network companies, Public Service Commission permit required to operate, minimum requirements imposed

Description

<p class="bill_description"> 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</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require drivers and vehicles that provide rides through transportation network companies to meet certain safety and consumer protection requirements</p><p class="bill_description"> 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</p><p class="bill_description"> 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</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> 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. </p>

Subjects

Transportation