§ 588.14. Transportation Network Company Driver Vehicle Standards

(a)

All TNC drivers' vehicles shall be reasonably clean and in safe condition so as not to cause personal injury to, or damage the clothing or possessions of the passenger(s). TNC drivers may only use passenger vehicles that have not been significantly modified from factory specifications (i.e., no "stretch" vehicles). Every TNC driver's vehicle shall meet the following standards:

(1)

Have a minimum of three (3) doors;

(2)

A working light within the passenger compartment;

(3)

Manufacturer installed safety belts, which may be used at the option of the passenger, numbering no fewer than the maximum occupancy of the TNC driver's vehicle;

(4)

Must not require the movement of a seat or any portion of a seat to gain access to another seat, with the exception of a wheelchair specialty vehicle; and

(5)

At the time of inspection, not older than ten (10) vehicle years as determined by the Vehicle Identification Number.

(b)

TNC companies shall be held civilly liable for a fine not to exceed $1,000 if the company provides a TNC driver access to the TNC's digital network using a vehicle that the company knew was unsafe.

(Ord. No. 1376-2014, § 1, 7-21-2014; Ord. No. 3009-2015 , § 19, 1-11-2016; Ord. No. 0249-2016 , § 19, 1-25-2016)