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CA SB1376
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the TNC Access for All program requiring the Public Utilities Commission to regulate transportation network company accessibility for persons with disabilities, particularly wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) services.
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Requires each TNC to pay a minimum quarterly fee of $0.05 per trip originating in designated geographic areas beginning July 1, 2019, with fees deposited into the TNC Access for All Fund for competitive distribution to access providers.
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Allows TNCs to offset fees by demonstrating WAV service improvements, including response times, driver availability, and community outreach in their service areas.
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Exempts TNCs from fees in geographic areas where they meet commission-designated WAV service levels, including 80 percent response time standards for WAV trip requests.
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Requires the commission to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2024 on program compliance and effectiveness, with all provisions repealing January 1, 2026.
Legislative Description
Transportation network companies: accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 701, Statutes of 2018.
9/22/2018