§ 39-14.2-12. Fare charged for TNC services provided.
(a) On behalf of a TNC operator, a TNC may charge a fare for the transportation services provided to the passengers; provided that, if a fare is charged, the TNC shall disclose to the riders the fare or fare calculation method on its website or within the digital network.
(b) The TNC shall provide the potential rider with the option to receive a reasonably accurate estimate of the expected total fare before the passenger enters the TNC operator’s personal vehicle.
(c) Fares for TNC services shall not be paid in cash. Any payment for TNC services shall be made only electronically using the TNC’s digital network or other application.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 367, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-14.2 - Transportation Network Company Services
Section 39-14.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-14.2-2. - Not other carriers.
Section 39-14.2-3. - Powers of division.
Section 39-14.2-4. - Audit procedures.
Section 39-14.2-5. - Permit required of transportation network company.
Section 39-14.2-7. - Transportation network company operators or TNC operators, TNC drivers.
Section 39-14.2-8. - Solicitation and acceptance of TNC service requests.
Section 39-14.2-9. - Vehicles to be utilized to provide TNC services.
Section 39-14.2-10. - Electronic identification of TNC vehicles and drivers by TNC.
Section 39-14.2-11. - Transportation network affiliation placards required.
Section 39-14.2-12. - Fare charged for TNC services provided.
Section 39-14.2-13. - Rights of TNC riders.
Section 39-14.2-14. - Proof of financial responsibility of transportation network companies.
Section 39-14.2-15. - TNC and insurer disclosure requirements.
Section 39-14.2-16. - Limitations on TNCs.
Section 39-14.2-17. - Alcohol/drug use strictly prohibited.
Section 39-14.2-18. - Controlling authority.
Section 39-14.2-19. - Airport Corporation Authority.
Section 39-14.2-21. - Anti-discrimination — Handicapped accessibility.
Section 39-14.2-22. - Penalties for violations by TNCs or TNC operators.