§279G-1 Ridesharing arrangement; defined. As used in this chapter, “ridesharing arrangement” means the transportation of persons in a motor vehicle where that transportation is incidental to another purpose of the driver. The term includes ridesharing arrangements known as carpools, vanpools, and buspools. [L 1982, c 166, pt of §1]
§279G-2 Liability for promoters of ridesharing arrangements. (a) For purposes of this section the term “entity” refers to the State, the counties, schools, community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, rideshare coordinators, and employers who encourage participation in ridesharing arrangements. (b) An entity shall not be liable for injuries to passengers and other persons because the entity […]
§279G-3 Findings. The legislature finds: (1) Public and private expenditures will be reduced by increases in ridesharing, particularly in maintenance and construction costs for highways. (2) Increased energy consumption, air pollution, traffic congestion, and motor vehicle parking constitute a serious problem in the State, particularly in urban areas, and ridesharing is a cost-effective alternative approach […]
§279G-4 Declaration of policy. It is the policy of this State to encourage commuting to and from work by means other than a motor vehicle occupied by one person. [L 1986, c 90, §2]
