NJ A2205

Transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft) are prohibited from engaging in surge pricing during a declared state of emergency in the affected area

Surge pricing is defined as charging fares higher than the usual rate during times of high demand, with any fare increase exceeding two times the normal rate constituting prohibited surge pricing

Violations carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to $20,000 for each subsequent offense

The bill amends existing law (P.L.2017, c.26) governing transportation network companies to add definitions for "state of emergency" and "surge pricing"

State of emergency applies to natural disasters or emergencies declared by either the President of the United States or the Governor of New Jersey