§ 39-14.2-3. Powers of division.
(a) Every person operating a licensed transportation network company or operating as a licensed transportation network company operator is declared to be subject to the jurisdiction of the division of public utilities and carriers. The division may prescribe rules and regulations consistent with this chapter that are necessary to ensure adequate, safe, and compliant service under this chapter. The division is further authorized to conduct investigations into complaints; conduct investigations initiated on its own; and to hold hearings as it deems necessary to fulfill the proper administration of this chapter.
(b) The division shall require transportation network companies to establish and implement a written policy capping dynamic pricing during disasters and relevant states of emergency and make this policy available on its website or 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.