§ 39-14.2-2. Not other carriers.
(a) TNCs or TNC drivers are not common carriers, as defined in this title; jitneys, as defined in § 39-13-1; taxicabs or limited public motor vehicles, as defined in § 39-14-1; or public motor vehicles, as defined in § 39-14.1-1.
(b) A TNC driver shall not be required to register the vehicle the driver uses for prearranged rides as a commercial or for-hire vehicle.
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.