§ 1691. Definitions. As used in this article: 1. “Transportation network company vehicle” or “TNC vehicle” means a vehicle that is: (a) used by a transportation network company driver to provide a TNC prearranged trip originating within the state of New York; and (b) owned, leased or otherwise authorized for use by the transportation network […]
§ 1692. General provisions. 1. A TNC or a TNC driver shall not be deemed a common carrier, as defined in subdivision six of section two of the transportation law; a contract carrier of passengers by motor vehicle, as defined in subdivision nine of section two of the transportation law; or a motor carrier, as […]
§ 1693. Financial responsibility of transportation network companies. 1. A TNC driver, or TNC on the TNC driver’s behalf through a group policy, shall maintain insurance that recognizes that the driver is a TNC driver and provides financial responsibility coverage: (a) while the TNC driver is logged onto the TNC’s digital network; and (b) while […]
§ 1694. Disclosures. A TNC shall disclose in writing to TNC drivers the following before they are allowed to accept a request for a TNC prearranged trip on the TNC’s digital network: 1. The insurance coverage, including the types of coverage and the limits for each coverage, that the TNC provides while the TNC driver […]
§ 1695. Insurance provisions. 1. Insurers that write motor vehicle insurance in this state may, in the insurance policy, exclude any and all coverage afforded under the policy issued to an owner or operator of a TNC vehicle for any loss or injury that occurs while a TNC driver is logged on to a TNC’s […]
§ 1696. Driver and vehicle requirements. 1. (a) At all times, an individual acting as a TNC driver shall be permitted by the TNC as follows: (i) The individual shall submit an application to the TNC, which shall include information regarding his or her address, age, driver’s license, motor vehicle registration, automobile liability insurance, and […]
§ 1697. Maintenance of records. A TNC shall maintain the following records: 1. individual trip records for at least six years from the date each trip was provided; and 2. individual records of TNC drivers at least until the six year anniversary of the date on which a TNC driver’s relationship with the TNC has […]
§ 1698. Audit procedures; confidentiality of records. 1. For the purpose of verifying that a TNC is in compliance with the licensing requirements of the department, the department shall reserve the right to audit a sample of records that the TNC is required to maintain, upon request by the department that shall be fulfilled in […]
§ 1699. Criminal history background check of transportation network company drivers. 1. A TNC shall conduct, or have a third party conduct, a criminal history background check using a lawful method approved by the department pursuant to paragraph (a) of subdivision two of this section for persons applying to drive for such company. 2. (a) […]
§ 1700. Controlling authority. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the regulation of TNCs and TNC drivers is governed exclusively by the provisions of the chapter of the laws of two thousand seventeen which added this section and any rules promulgated by the state through its agencies consistent with such chapter. No county, town, […]
