§ 39-13-2.1. Jitneys not subject to regulation.
(a) Any person, association, or corporation operating a jitney, bus, or other motor vehicle as a transportation operator as defined in this chapter for the purpose of providing paratransit or coordinated paratransit services for the benefit of the citizenry of the state shall be exempted from regulation under this chapter.
(b) Transportation operators may enter contractual agreements with third-party transportation operators to provide paratransit services and the third parties shall be similarly exempted from regulation under this chapter.
(c) Provided, however, all transportation operators providing paratransit services shall be required to meet all driver and vehicle safety requirements as set forth in this chapter including but not limited to: (1) The same inspection standards or regulations as a jitney-registered vehicle including semi-annual safety inspections in accordance with chapter 38 of title 31; (2) That failure of a semi-annual state safety inspection shall result in suspension of the vehicle registration until such time as all defects are corrected; and (3) The requirements of § 39-13-11. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the power of the department of administration to require additional safety or other requirements, either by regulation or contract.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 23, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-13 - Motor Passenger Carriers
Section 39-13-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-13-2. - Jitneys subject to regulation.
Section 39-13-2.1. - Jitneys not subject to regulation.
Section 39-13-3. - Certificate requirement for jitney operation.
Section 39-13-4. - Application for certificate — Fee — Domicile of applicant.
Section 39-13-5. - Hearing on application for certificate.
Section 39-13-6. - Jitney operation by railroad or street railway company.
Section 39-13-7, 39-13-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-13-9. - Proof of financial responsibility.
Section 39-13-10. - Display of certificate.
Section 39-13-11. - Registration and licensing of vehicles and operators — CPR training requirement.
Section 39-13-12. - License plates.
Section 39-13-12.1. - Issuance of a permit to interstate carriers.
Section 39-13-12.2. - Registration and identification of vehicles.
Section 39-13-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-13-14. - Administrative powers.
Section 39-13-15. - Penalty for violations.