Sec. 2402.106. INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE POLICY. (a) A transportation network company shall implement an intoxicating substance policy that prohibits a driver who is logged in to the company's digital network from any amount of intoxication.
(b) A transportation network company shall include on its Internet website:
(1) a notice concerning the company's intoxicating substance policy; and
(2) the means to make a complaint about a suspected violation of the policy.
(c) On receipt of a passenger complaint alleging a violation of the intoxicating substance policy, a transportation network company shall:
(1) conduct an investigation into the reported incident; and
(2) immediately suspend the driver's access to the company's digital network for the duration of the investigation.
(d) A transportation network company shall maintain records relevant to a complaint for a period of at least two years after the date the complaint is received.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 231 (H.B. 100), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle C - Regulation of Transportation Services
Chapter 2402 - Transportation Network Companies
Subchapter C. Operation of Transportation Network Companies
Section 2402.101. Insurance Required
Section 2402.102. Shared Rides
Section 2402.104. Digital Network Identification of Drivers and Vehicles to Passengers
Section 2402.105. Electronic Receipt
Section 2402.106. Intoxicating Substance Policy
Section 2402.107. Driver Requirements
Section 2402.108. Digitally Prearranged Rides Only
Section 2402.109. Passenger Acting in Unlawful, Disorderly, or Endangering Manner
Section 2402.110. Display of Digital Identification
Section 2402.111. Vehicle Requirements
Section 2402.112. Nondiscrimination; Accessibility
Section 2402.113. Accessibility Pilot Program
Section 2402.114. Drivers as Independent Contractors
Section 2402.115. Agreements With Local Entities for Large Events