Title 32 — Title 32

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) DIGITAL NETWORK. Any online-enabled application, software, website, or system offered or utilized by a TNC that enables the prearrangement of a ride with a TNC driver. (2) PERSONAL VEHICL…

(a) On or before October 30, 2016, and thereafter, a TNC driver or a TNC on the behalf of the TNC driver shall maintain primary automobile insurance that recognizes that the driver is a TNC driver or otherwise uses a vehicle to transport riders for compensation and covers the dri…

As used in this article, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) COMMISSION. The Public Service Commission. (2) DIGITAL NETWORK. Digital network, as defined in Section 32-7C-1. (3) GROSS TRIP FARE. The sum of the base fare charge, distance charge, and time char…

(a) A TNC or TNC driver is not a common carrier, contract carrier, or motor carrier, as defined in Section 37-3-2, does not provide taxi or for-hire vehicle services, and is not subject to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act, Chapter 3, Title 37. (b) A TNC driver is not required to reg…

(a) A person may not operate a TNC in the state without first having obtained a permit from the commission. (b) The commission shall issue a permit to each applicant that meets the requirements for a TNC under this article and may require the permit to be renewed annually. (c) A …

(a) A TNC shall collect a local assessment fee equal to one percent of the gross trip fare for all prearranged rides that originate in the state in accordance with this article. (b)(1) No later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, a TNC shall submit to the commiss…

A TNC shall maintain an agent for service of process in the state. History: (Act 2018-127, §5.)

A TNC may charge a fare for the services provided to a TNC rider. If a fare is collected from a rider, the TNC shall disclose to the rider the fare or fare calculation on its digital network. If the fare is not disclosed to the rider before the beginning of the prearranged ride, …

The TNC’s digital network shall display a picture of the TNC driver, the first name of the TNC driver, and the make, model, and license plate number of the TNC driver’s vehicle before the rider enters the TNC vehicle. History: (Act 2018-127, §7.)

Within a reasonable period of time following the completion of a trip, a TNC shall transmit an electronic receipt to the rider that lists all of the following: (1) The origin and destination of the trip. (2) The total time and distance of the trip. (3) The total fare paid. (4) Th…

A TNC driver or a TNC on behalf of the TNC driver shall maintain automobile insurance pursuant to Article 1 of this chapter. History: (Act 2018-127, §9.)

(a) Before allowing an individual to accept trip requests through a TNC’s digital network as a TNC driver, all of the following must occur: (1) The individual shall submit an application to the TNC that includes information regarding his or her address, age, driver’s license, mot…

The TNC shall disclose in writing to a TNC driver before the TNC driver is allowed to accept a request for a prearranged ride on the digital network of the TNC both of the following: (1) The insurance coverage, including the types of coverage and the limits for each coverage, tha…

(a) A TNC shall establish and enforce a zero tolerance intoxicating substance policy for TNC drivers that prohibits any amount of intoxication of the driver while providing transportation network services. (b) The TNC shall include on its website a notice concerning the TNC’s zer…

A TNC driver may not accept a trip for compensation, including soliciting or accepting passenger rides on demand or through a street hail, other than a trip arranged through a TNC’s digital network. Any individual who violates this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Hist…

(a) A TNC shall adopt a policy of nondiscrimination against riders or potential riders who are protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e et. seq. or the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. (b) TNC drivers shall comply with all applicable laws re…

(a) A TNC shall maintain the following records: (1) Individual trip records for at least two years from the date each trip was provided. (2) Individual records of TNC drivers at least two years from the date on which a TNC driver’s relationship with the TNC ended. (b) For the sol…

(a) The failure of a TNC to comply with this article or rule adopted pursuant to this article or a commission order issued pursuant to this article may result in the revocation of the TNC’s permit by the commission or the assessment of a civil penalty, or both, in accordance with…

The commission may adopt rules to implement and enforce this article in accordance with its established rules of practice and procedures, including, but not limited to, rules providing for safety inspections of TNC vehicles and establishing requirements for a distinctive TNC embl…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for uniformity of laws governing TNCs, TNC drivers, and TNC vehicles throughout the state, and to provide that TNCs, TNC drivers, and TNC vehicles be governed exclusively by state law, including Article 1 of this chapter, governi…

The Public Service Commission shall make available the GIS data required under subsection (c) of Section 32-7C-23 no later than July 1, 2018. History: (Act 2018-127, §18.)

(a) Insurers that write automobile insurance in this state may exclude any and all coverage afforded under the policy issued to an owner or operator of a personal vehicle for any loss or injury that occurs while a TNC driver is logged on to the digital network of a TNC or while a…