A. A transportation network company shall implement and enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug and alcohol use by transportation network company drivers. The zero-tolerance policy shall prohibit any use or impairment due to intoxicating drugs or liquor while a transportation network company driver is providing prearranged rides or is logged on to the transportation network company's digital network.
B. A transportation network company shall publish on its website notice of its zero-tolerance policy, as well as procedures for a rider to report a complaint about a driver suspected to have been under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during a prearranged ride.
C. A transportation network company shall immediately conduct an investigation into every reported complaint of violation of its zero-tolerance policy, and the policy shall include procedures for suspension or termination of transportation network company drivers.
D. A transportation network company shall maintain records relevant to the enforcement of the requirements of this section for a period of at least four years from the date that a rider complaint is received by the transportation network company.
History: Laws 2016, ch. 80, § 11.
Effective dates. — Laws 2016, ch. 80 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective May 18, 2016, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 7 - Transportation Network Company Services
Section 65-7-3 - Not other carriers.
Section 65-7-4 - Transportation network company permit required.
Section 65-7-5 - Fare collected for services.
Section 65-7-6 - Identification of transportation network company vehicles and drivers.
Section 65-7-7 - Electronic receipt.
Section 65-7-8 - Financial responsibility of transportation network companies.
Section 65-7-9 - Insurance coverage disclosures.
Section 65-7-10 - Automobile insurance provisions.
Section 65-7-11 - Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use.
Section 65-7-12 - Transportation network company driver requirements.
Section 65-7-13 - Vehicle safety.
Section 65-7-14 - No street hails.
Section 65-7-15 - No cash trips.
Section 65-7-16 - Nondiscrimination; accessibility.
Section 65-7-18 - Controlling authority.
Section 65-7-19 - Transportation division fund created; assessment and collection of fees.
Section 65-7-20 - Records pursuant to rules of the public regulation commission.