For purposes of this article:
(1) "Transportation Network Company" or "TNC" means a person, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity operating in this State that uses a digital network, platform, or Internet-enabled application to connect a passenger to a transportation network driver for the purpose of providing transportation for compensation using a vehicle. A transportation network company does not include transportation services provided pursuant to Articles 1 through 15, Chapter 23, Title 58, or arranging nonemergency medical transportation for individuals qualifying for Medicaid or Medicare pursuant to a contract with the State or a managed care organization.
(2) "Personal vehicle" means a vehicle that is used by a transportation network company driver in connection with providing a prearranged ride and is:
(a) owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the transportation network company driver; and
(b) not a taxi, charter bus, charter limousine, or for-hire vehicle.
(3) "Digital network" means any Internet-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or used by a TNC that enables the prearrangement of rides with transportation network company drivers.
(4) "Transportation Network Company driver" or "TNC driver" means a person who uses a vehicle to provide transportation service for passengers matched through a transportation network company's digital network.
(5) "Transportation Network Company insurance" or "TNC insurance" means an insurance policy that specifically covers a driver's use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's digital network, platform, or Internet-enabled application.
(6) "Transportation Network Company passenger" or "TNC passenger" means a person for whom transportation is provided through a transportation network company's digital network. This includes a person for whom arrangements for transportation services using the transportation network company's digital network was arranged by someone other than the passenger.
(7) "Transportation Network Company service" or "TNC service" means a period of time when a transportation network company driver accepts a request arranged through the transportation network company's digital network and proceeds to the passenger location, continues while the transportation network company driver transports a requesting passenger in the transportation network company vehicle, and ends when the last requesting passenger exits the transportation network company vehicle.
(8) "Transportation Network Company vehicle" or "TNC vehicle" means a vehicle that is used by a TNC driver that has met the requirements of this article and has been approved by the TNC to provide transportation service arranged through a transportation network company digital platform. It must not have a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of more than eight passengers, including the driver.
(9) "Prearranged ride" means the provision of transportation by a transportation network company driver to a transportation network company rider, beginning when a driver accepts a ride requested by a rider through a digital network controlled by a transportation network company, continuing while the driver transports a requesting rider, and ending when the last requesting rider departs from the personal vehicle. A prearranged ride does not include shared expense carpool or vanpool arrangements, or transportation provided using a taxi, limousine, or other for-hire vehicle pursuant to a Class C certificate issued by the South Carolina Public Service Commission or pursuant to a license issued by the governing body of a county or city. A prearranged ride does not include services provided pursuant to Articles 1 through 15, Chapter 23, Title 58 or arranging nonemergency medical transportation for individuals qualifying for Medicaid or Medicare pursuant to a contract with the State or a managed care organization.
(10) "Transportation Network Company rider" or "rider" means an individual or individuals who use a transportation network company's digital network to connect with a transportation network driver who provides prearranged rides to the rider in the driver's personal vehicle between points chosen by the rider.
HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 88 (H.3525), Section 1, eff June 24, 2015.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 58 - Public Utilities, Services and Carriers
Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle Carriers
Section 58-23-10. Definitions.
Section 58-23-20. Transportation by motor vehicle for compensation regulated.
Section 58-23-25. Public Service Commission's motor carrier regulatory authority, defined.
Section 58-23-30. "For compensation" defined.
Section 58-23-40. Certificate and fee requirements.
Section 58-23-50. Chapter not applicable to transportation for certain purposes.
Section 58-23-60. Chapter not applicable to business within certain areas.
Section 58-23-70. Chapter not applicable to occasional trip.
Section 58-23-100. Transfer of property pending suit shall be invalid.
Section 58-23-210. Application for a certificate.
Section 58-23-220. Class A certificates.
Section 58-23-230. Class B certificates.
Section 58-23-240. Class C certificates.
Section 58-23-250. Class D certificates.
Section 58-23-260. Class E certificates.
Section 58-23-270. Class F certificates.
Section 58-23-290. Partial A, B and D certificates.
Section 58-23-310. Certain applicants granted certificates as matter of right.
Section 58-23-320. Suspension, revocation, alteration or amendment of certificates; appeal.
Section 58-23-340. Alienation or lease of certificates issued after July 1, 1983.
Section 58-23-510. Applications for annual licenses.
Section 58-23-530 to 58-23-550. Repealed.
Section 58-23-560. License fees for class A, B, or C certificate holders.
Section 58-23-570. Information which shall be furnished in application for class D certificate.
Section 58-23-590. Carriers of household goods and hazardous waste for disposal; fees.
Section 58-23-600. Time of payment of fees.
Section 58-23-610. Fees shall not be refunded for period when license not used; exception.
Section 58-23-620. Situations in which local fees may or may not be imposed.
Section 58-23-630. Distribution of license fees.
Section 58-23-920. Insurance required of owners of motor vehicles transporting goods for hire.
Section 58-23-1010. General powers of commission.
Section 58-23-1020. Certain routes or schedules shall not be changed without permit from Commission.
Section 58-23-1030. Occasional detours; use of substitute or reserve vehicles in emergencies.
Section 58-23-1040. Carriers liable for baggage only when checked.
Section 58-23-1050. Certain statutory provisions not applicable to baggage.
Section 58-23-1070. Promulgation of rules and regulations as to vehicles for hire at resorts.
Section 58-23-1080. Special plates or markers for carriers.
Section 58-23-1090. Special markers for reserve or substitute passenger vehicles.
Section 58-23-1110. Definitions.
Section 58-23-1120. Compliance by motor carriers.
Section 58-23-1130. Rulemaking by Commission.
Section 58-23-1140. Exclusion of transporters of farm or forest products.
Section 58-23-1210. Licensing of taxis by governing body of a county or city.
Section 58-23-1215. Exception to meaning of operating a taxi.
Section 58-23-1220. Liability insurance.
Section 58-23-1230. Bond may be filed in lieu of insurance.
Section 58-23-1240. "Taxi" plate; certificate of insurance.
Section 58-23-1250. Name of owner and rates shall be posted in taxi.
Section 58-23-1260. Driver identification card shall be posted in taxi and copy furnished to police.
Section 58-23-1270. Qualifications of drivers.
Section 58-23-1280. Solicitation of passengers.
Section 58-23-1290. Vehicles shall answer calls in order received.
Section 58-23-1300. Occupancy of vehicle when answering call.
Section 58-23-1310. Drivers shall not take possession of baggage without consent of owner.
Section 58-23-1330. Taxi shall not transport persons with contagious disease.
Section 58-23-1340. Vehicles shall be kept clean.
Section 58-23-1350. Vehicles shall not be used for sleeping or certain other purposes.
Section 58-23-1360. Transfer of license upon replacement of vehicle.
Section 58-23-1370. Revocation of driver's license.
Section 58-23-1380. Surrender of taxi license when insurance or bond cancelled.
Section 58-23-1390. Revocation of taxi license.
Section 58-23-1400. Fee for reinstatement of insurance or bond.
Section 58-23-1410. Penalties.
Section 58-23-1610. Definitions.
Section 58-23-1630. Primary automobile insurance; proof of coverage.
Section 58-23-1635. Insurance disclosure.
Section 58-23-1660. Standards.
Section 58-23-1670. Records and documentation; information requests; confidentiality of information.
Section 58-23-1710. Law governing TNC's and TNC drivers.
Section 58-23-1720. Construction with federal law.
Section 58-23-1810. Short title.