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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5716 - Reissuance of medallion

§ 5716. Reissuance of medallion.
Within 30 days of the close of each fiscal year, a medallion holder shall apply to obtain from the authority a reissued medallion for a fee in an amount to be determined pursuant to the requirements of section 5723 (relating to budget and fees). Each year's medallion shall designate the year of issuance and shall be identifiable by a distinctive tint or color and shape to be determined by the authority. A medallion may not be issued by the authority unless all outstanding authority fines, penalties and fees have been paid in full and unless all insurance, tariff and vehicle inspection filings are current. Immediately prior to reissuance of a medallion, a medallion holder shall remove the prior year's medallion from the hood of its taxicab and surrender it to the authority. Upon reissuance, the new medallion shall be immediately attached to the vehicle.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5716.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
References in Text.
Section 5723, referred to in this section, was deleted by amendment.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5717 - Additional certificates and medallions

§ 5717. Additional certificates and medallions.
(a) Limitation on number.--
Subject to the limits established in section 5711(c) (relating to power of authority to issue certificates of public convenience), the authority may increase the number of certificates and medallions. In no case shall the number of citywide call or demand service taxicab certificates and medallions issued by the authority exceed the maximum amount provided for in section 5711(c).
(b) Medallion issuance.--
(1) Medallions shall be sold to the highest bidder after due notice by advertisement for bids or for public auction in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The advertisement shall be published once not less than 60 days before public auction, and the date for public auction shall be announced in the advertisement.
(2) The medallion sale price shall be payable prior to the time of issuance.
(3) In the event the authority determines that a successful bidder of a medallion is not qualified to own a medallion pursuant to this chapter and the orders and regulations of the authority, the medallion at issue shall be subject again to sale as provided in this section.
(4) The authority may establish, by order, rules related to a medallion bid or public auction.
(5) (i) The authority may, by order, limit the number of medallions that a person may purchase at any bid or public auction.
(ii) For purposes of this paragraph, "person" includes an individual or entity with a controlling interest in a bidder as the authority may define by order or regulation.
(c) Wheelchair-accessible taxicabs medallions.--
(1) In addition to other terms and conditions of use, the authority may restrict a medallion to wheelchair-accessible taxicabs use.
(2) Wheelchair-accessible taxicab medallions issued pursuant to this section may only be attached to wheelchair-accessible taxicabs.
(3) A wheelchair-accessible taxicab may not be operated with citywide call or demand rights in cities of the first class unless a certificate of public convenience is issued by the authority and a medallion is attached to the hood of the vehicle.
(4) Wheelchair-accessible taxicabs shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the authority related to taxicab service.
(5) The authority may, by order or regulation, provide for special rules and regulations related to the operation of wheelchair-accessible taxicabs.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1022, No.119, eff. imd.)
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Cross References.
Section 5717 is referred to in section 5708 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5718 - Restrictions

§ 5718. Restrictions.
(a) Place of transaction.--
A medallion may not be sold or transferred to another party unless the closing of the sales transaction occurs at authority offices in the presence of a designated authority staff member. The authority staff member shall witness the execution of each contract of sale to evidence staff presence at the execution. All contracts for the sale of medallions which are not executed at authority offices and witnessed by an authority staff member are void by operation of law. All sales contracts shall conform to such rules and regulations as the authority may prescribe. Prior to each closing, the buyer of the medallion shall pay a fee pursuant to the requirements of section 5710 (relating to fees).
(b) Issuance of certificate.--
Upon the witnessing of a sale of a medallion and upon application of the purchaser and compliance with authority tariff, insurance and inspection requirements, the authority staff shall issue an accompanying certificate to the new medallion holder unless the authority determines that the transfer of the certificate is inconsistent with the public interest. Where there is a determination that a transfer is not in the public interest, the new medallion holder shall have six months from the date the adverse determination is entered to sell the medallion to a new owner. If a sale is not consummated before authority personnel within six months, the medallion will become nontransferable, and possession must be surrendered to the authority.
(c) Criminal records.--
No person or corporation may purchase a medallion or apply for a certificate if the person or corporation or an officer or director of the corporation has been convicted or found guilty of a felony within the five-year period immediately preceding the transfer. All applications for a certificate shall contain a sworn affidavit certifying that the purchaser has not been convicted of a felony in the previous five years. If, at any time, the authority finds that a medallion holder has been convicted of a felony while holding the medallion or during the five years immediately preceding its purchase, the authority shall cancel the corresponding certificate.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.; July 9, 2013, P.L.455, No.64, eff. imd.)
2013 Amendment.
Act 64 amended subsec. (a).
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted and amended section 5718.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Cross References.
Section 5718 is referred to in sections 5710, 5713 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5719 - Driver certification program (Deleted by amendment)

§ 5719. Driver certification program (Deleted by amendment).
2004 Amendment.
Section 5719 was deleted by amendment July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, effective immediately.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5720 - Wages

§ 5720. Wages.
(a) Minimum wage.--
Each certificate holder shall pay at least a prevailing minimum wage rate or, in the alternative, charge at most a prevailing maximum lease amount to the drivers of its taxicab, as determined by the authority upon investigation. The minimum wage rate and the maximum lease amount, as established by the authority, may include employee benefits.
(b) Uniform rates.--
All taxicabs authorized to provide call or demand service in cities of the first class shall charge a uniform rate to passengers, as determined by the authority upon investigation.
(c) Reopen investigations.--
Any holder of a certificate of public convenience or certified driver may petition the authority to reopen the investigations addressed by subsections (a) and (b) no less than 18 months after the close of the preceding investigation.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1022, No.119, eff. imd.)
2012
Amendment
.
Act 119 amended subsecs. (a) and (b).
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted and amended section 5720.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5721 - Centralized dispatcher

§ 5721. Centralized dispatcher.
In cities of the first class, all medallion holders shall utilize the services of a centralized dispatch system. Any owner of a centralized dispatch system shall make such system available to all medallion holders for a reasonable fee, as described in a rate schedule to be filed with the authority. The authority, in its discretion, may review the rate schedules of dispatch associations to determine if rates charged discriminate against new applicants. Medallion holders shall utilize only centralized dispatch systems that are in conformance with authority rules and regulations. Medallion holders shall have no obligation to use any particular centralized dispatch system.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5721.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5722 - Regulations

§ 5722. Regulations.
The authority may prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to govern the regulation of taxicabs within cities of the first class under this chapter. The authority has the powers set forth in this section notwithstanding any other provision or law or of the articles of incorporation of the authority.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted and amended section 5722.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5723 - Budget and fees (Deleted by amendment)

§ 5723. Budget and fees (Deleted by amendment).
2004 Amendment.
Section 5723 was deleted by amendment July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, effective immediately.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5724 - Criminal penalties

§ 5724. Criminal penalties.
For the purpose of this subchapter, any person or corporation convicted of:
(1) a summary offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both; or
(2) a misdemeanor shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year or both.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5724.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5725 - Civil penalties

§ 5725. Civil penalties.
(a) General rule.--
If any person or corporation subject to this subchapter shall violate any of the provisions of this subchapter or shall do any matter or thing prohibited under this subchapter; or shall fail, omit, neglect or refuse to perform any duty enjoined upon it by this subchapter; or shall fail, omit, neglect or refuse to obey, observe and comply with any regulation or final direction, requirement, determination or order made by the authority or to comply with any final judgment, order or decree made by any court, the person or corporation for the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal shall forfeit and pay to the authority a sum not exceeding $1,000 to be recovered by a complaint as provided in section 5705(b) (relating to contested complaints). In construing and enforcing the provisions of this section, the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal of any officer, agent or employee acting for or employed by the person or corporation shall in every case be deemed to be the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal of the person or corporation.
(b) Continuing offenses.--
Each and every day's continuance in the violation of any regulation or final direction, requirement, determination or order of the authority, or of any final judgment, order or decree made by any court, shall be a separate and distinct offense. If any interlocutory order of supersedeas or a preliminary injunction be granted, no penalties shall be incurred or collected for or on account of any act, matter or thing done in violation of such final direction, requirement, determination, order or decree so superseded or enjoined for the period of time such order of supersedeas or injunction is in force.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1022, No.119, eff. imd.)
2012
Amendment
.
Act 119 amended subsec. (a).
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5725.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Cross References.
Section 5725 is referred to in section 5714 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5741.1 - Power of authority

§ 5741.1. Power of authority.
(a) General rule.--
In addition to the other powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this title, the authority is empowered to issue certificates of public convenience in accordance with this subchapter.
(b) Application.--
An application for a certificate of public convenience must be made to the authority in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation, be in the form required by the authority and contain information required by the authority.
(c) Procedure.--
(1) The authority has the power to rescind or revoke a certificate of public convenience granted to an existing holder or a new recipient for the operation of limousines within a city of the first class.
(2) The authority has the power to grant immediate temporary certificates of convenience for limousine service within cities of the first class. Temporary certificates are subject to further investigation before a permanent certificate shall be granted by the authority.
(3) The transfer of a certificate of public convenience by any means or device shall be subject to the prior approval of the authority, which may attach conditions it deems proper.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 added section 5741.1.
Cross References.
Section 5741.1 is referred to in sections 5710, 5741 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5742 - Regulations

§ 5742. Regulations.
The authority is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to administer and enforce the regulation of limousine service certified through the authority under this chapter. The authority has the powers set forth in this section notwithstanding any other provision of law or of the authority's articles of incorporation.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted and amended section 5742.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5743 - Budget and fees (Deleted by amendment)

§ 5743. Budget and fees (Deleted by amendment).
2004 Amendment.
Section 5743 was deleted by amendment July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, effective immediately.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5744 - Criminal penalties

§ 5744. Criminal penalties.
For the purpose of this subchapter, any person or corporation convicted of:
(1) a summary offense shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days or both; or
(2) a misdemeanor shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year or both.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.)
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5744.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57 - Taxicabs and Limousines in First Class Cities › Section 5745 - Civil penalties

§ 5745. Civil penalties.
(a) General rule.--
If any person or corporation subject to this subchapter shall violate any of the provisions of this subchapter or shall do any matter or thing prohibited under this subchapter; or shall fail, omit, neglect or refuse to perform any duty enjoined upon it by this subchapter; or shall fail, omit, neglect or refuse to obey, observe and comply with any regulation or final direction, requirement, determination or order made by the authority or to comply with any final judgment, order or decree made by any court, the person or corporation for the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal shall forfeit and pay to the authority a sum not exceeding $1,000 to be recovered by a complaint as provided in section 5705(b) (relating to contested complaints). In construing and enforcing the provisions of this section, the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal of any officer, agent or employee acting for or employed by the person or corporation shall in every case be deemed to be the violation, omission, failure, neglect or refusal of the person or corporation.
(b) Continuing offenses.--
Each and every day's continuance in the violation of any regulation or final direction, requirement, determination or order of the authority, or of any final judgment, order or decree made by any court, shall be a separate and distinct offense. If any interlocutory order of supersedeas or a preliminary injunction be granted, no penalties shall be incurred or collected for or on account of any act, matter or thing done in violation of such final direction, requirement, determination, order or decree so superseded or enjoined for the period of time such order of supersedeas or injunction is in force.
(July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, eff. imd.; July 5, 2012, P.L.1022, No.119, eff. imd.)
2012
Amendment
.
Act 119 amended subsec. (a).
2004 Amendment.
Act 94 reenacted section 5745.
2004 Unconstitutionality.
Act 230 of 2002 was declared unconstitutional. City of Philadelphia v. Commonwealth, 838 A.2d 566 (Pa. 2003).
Cross References.
Section 5745 is referred to in section 5741 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 57A was added November 4, 2016, P.L.1222, No.164, effective immediately.
Cross References.
Chapter 57A is referred to in sections 8508, 8509 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A02 - License required

§ 57A02. License required.
(a) General rule.--
No person shall engage in the business of a transportation network company without a license issued by the authority under this chapter.
(b) Personal vehicle prohibited.--
No personal vehicle shall be used to provide transportation network service in the city except by a driver affiliated with a transportation network company licensed by the authority under this chapter.
(c) Exception.--
A personal vehicle operated by a driver affiliated with a company operating in this Commonwealth pursuant to a license issued by the Public Utility Commission or with a company that authorizes drivers to operate in any other municipality, state or other political subdivision may come into the city to discharge passengers whose trip originated outside of the city.
(d) Regulatory jurisdiction.--
The authority shall have exclusive regulatory jurisdiction over transportation network service originating in the city and may adopt rules and regulations as authorized under section 57A21(c) (relating to enforcement and rules and regulations). The authority is empowered to issue, suspend, cancel or revoke transportation network company licenses or issue an order requiring disqualification of a driver in accordance with section 57A19 (relating to penalties). The authority shall be authorized to inspect, audit and investigate any records of the transportation network company as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter in accordance with section 57A18 (relating to records and reports). Information disclosed to the authority under this chapter shall be exempt from disclosure to a third person, including through a request submitted under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A03 - Application

§ 57A03. Application.
(a) General rule.--
In addition to the powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this title, the authority is empowered to issue, suspend, cancel or revoke licenses in accordance with this chapter and orders or regulations of the authority.
(b) Application.--
An application for a license under this chapter shall be made to the authority in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation and be in such form and contain such information as the authority may require in accordance with this chapter. Each application shall contain:
(1) If the license applicant is an individual:
(i) The individual's full name, Social Security number, residence address, business address, business e-mail address and business telephone number.
(ii) Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.
(2) If the license applicant is a corporation:
(i) The corporate name, business address and telephone number of the applicant.
(ii) The date and state of incorporation.
(iii) The full names, titles, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of its corporate officers and of its authorized agents.
(iv) Proof that all corporate officers are at least 18 years of age.
(v) Proof that the corporation is in good standing under the laws of this Commonwealth.
(3) If the license applicant is a partnership or limited liability company:
(i) The name, business address or principal office address and telephone number of the applicant.
(ii) The full names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of:
(A) The general partners of the partnership.
(B) The managing members of the limited liability company.
(C) The manager of operations for the city.
(iii) The full name, address, e-mail address and telephone number of a person authorized to receive notices issued under this chapter.
(iv) Proof that all general partners, managers, managing members and members are at least 18 years of age.
(c) Required information.--
An application for a license or renewal under this chapter must include the following:
(1) Proof that the company is registered with the Department of State to do business in this Commonwealth.
(2) Proof that the company maintains a registered agent in this Commonwealth.
(3) Proof that the company maintains an Internet website that includes the information required under section 57A13 (relating to intoxicating substance policy).
(4) Proof that the transportation network company has secured the insurance policies required under and otherwise complied with section 57A07 (relating to insurance requirements) in the form of a certificate of insurance.
(d) Fee.--
An applicant for a transportation network company license shall remit to the authority with its initial transportation network company application a one-time application fee of $50,000. If the application is rejected, the fee shall be refunded, minus a $2,500 administrative processing fee.
Cross References. Section 57A03 is referred to in sections 57A04, 57A05 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A04 - Qualifications for licensure

§ 57A04. Qualifications for licensure.
(a) General rule.--
In addition to the license application requirements listed in section 57A03 (relating to application), an applicant seeking issuance or renewal of a license under this section must do all of the following as a condition of receipt and maintenance of a license:
(1) Establish and maintain:
(i) An agent for service of process located in the city.
(ii) An Internet website that provides a customer service telephone number, e-mail address or hyperlink to contact the transportation network company and the telephone number and e-mail address of the authority.
(iii) Records required under this chapter. The applicant shall agree to make all records available for inspection by the authority in the city upon request under section 57A18 (relating to records and reports) as necessary for the authority to investigate complaints.
(2) Maintain accurate records of each transportation network company driver providing transportation network services and the vehicles used to provide the service for no less than three years. Records retained under this paragraph must include:
(i) Proof of valid personal automobile insurance.
(ii) Proof of the insurance required by section 57A07 (relating to insurance requirements).
(iii) Criminal history records checks.
(iv) Driving record checks.
(v) Copies of valid driver's licenses for each driver and vehicle registration and proof of vehicle inspections for all personal vehicles affiliated with a transportation network company.
(vi) Records of consumer complaints.
(vii) Records of suspension or disqualification of drivers.
(viii) Records of disclosures required to be provided to drivers under this chapter.
(3) Maintain vehicle records, including the make, model and license plate number of each personal vehicle used by a transportation network company driver to provide transportation network service.
(b) Eligibility required.--
Eligibility for issuance of a license under this chapter shall be a continuing requirement for maintaining such license.
(c) Compliance.--
Following issuance of an initial license and to be eligible for renewal of a license, an applicant shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws.
Cross References. Section 57A04 is referred to in sections 57A05, 57A18 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A05 - License issuance and appeal of denial

§ 57A05. License issuance and appeal of denial.
(a) General rule.--
The authority shall grant an application and issue a license to an applicant that meets all of the requirements of sections 57A03 (relating to application) and 57A04 (relating to qualifications for licensure).
(b) Denial.--
If an application for the issuance or renewal of a license is denied, the applicant may, within 10 days of notice of the denial, file a petition with the authority which specifically avers that the reason for the denial is erroneous, unlawful or otherwise invalid. The authority shall prescribe filing procedures and the form for the petition.
(c) Appeal hearing.--
The authority shall fix the time and place for a hearing on a properly filed appeal and shall serve notice of the appeal on the parties of interest.
(d) Decision of appeal.--
After a hearing under subsection (c), the authority, or a designated hearing officer, shall issue a decision, which shall include findings of fact, in sufficient detail to enable a court to determine on appeal the following:
(1) the question presented by the appeal; and
(2) whether proper weight was given to the evidence.
(e) Hearing procedure.--
The authority may adopt hearing and administrative procedures by regulation for hearings under subsection (c). A person aggrieved by an order of the authority entered under this chapter may appeal the order to the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. All appeals shall be governed by 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to judicial review) and Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.
(f) Third parties prohibited.--
No third party may protest or object to an application for a license.
(g) Waiting period following denial.--
After entry of a denial of an appeal, the applicant shall be ineligible to make a new application for a period of six months.
(h) Operation during pending application.--
A transportation network company operating in the city before the effective date of this section may continue operating during the pendency of an application under section 57A03 as long as the company files an application within 45 days of the effective date of this act.
(i) Approval required for license transfer.--
A transportation network company license is nontransferable unless the transfer is approved by the authority. A change in control is permissible as long as the transportation network company provides notice to the authority within 30 days of the change in control.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A06 - License enforcement

§ 57A06. License enforcement.
The authority shall have the power to initiate a regulatory enforcement action against any licensee or person holding themselves out to be a licensee through the process provided under section 5705(a) (relating to contested complaints) and regulations promulgated by the authority providing for the form and process of an enforcement action.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A06.1 - Appeals generally

§ 57A06.1. Appeals generally.
A person aggrieved by an order of the authority entered pursuant to this chapter may appeal the order to the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. All appeals shall be governed by 2 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to judicial review) and Chapter 15 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A08 - Vehicle ownership and standards

§ 57A08. Vehicle ownership and standards.
(a) General rule.--
In addition to all other legal requirements, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated any vehicle to provide transportation network service unless such vehicle:
(1) has a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of less than 10 persons, including the transportation network company driver;
(2) has at least four doors and meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles of its size, type and proposed use;
(3) is a coupe, sedan or light-duty vehicle, including a van, minivan, sport utility vehicle, pickup truck, hatchback or convertible;
(4) has not been issued the title class of "salvage," "rebuilt," "junk," "total loss" or any equivalent classification; and
(5) is not older than 10 model years, or 12 model years if the vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle, as defined in section 2 of the act of November 29, 2004 (P.L.1376, No.178), known as the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act, and has been driven no more than 350,000 miles. The authority may increase the age or mileage limits set forth in this paragraph by regulation or order.
(b) Personal use prohibited.--
No vehicle licensed as a taxi or limousine within this Commonwealth shall be operated as a personal vehicle by a driver affiliated with a transportation network company. Nothing provided in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the utilization of an Internet-enabled application or digital platform for the provision of taxicab or limousine service or other public transportation vehicles pursuant to Chapter 57 (relating to taxicabs and limousines in first class cities).
(c) Violation.--
It shall be a violation of this chapter for a transportation network company to knowingly permit a transportation network company driver to use a personal vehicle to provide transportation network service that does not meet the requirements of this section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A10 - Distinctive signage

§ 57A10. Distinctive signage.
(a) Display.--
A personal vehicle used to provide transportation network service shall display consistent and distinctive signage at all times while the driver is providing transportation network service. The distinctive signage shall be sufficiently large and color contrasted as to be readable from the front and rear of the vehicle during daylight hours at a distance of at least 50 feet and to identify a particular vehicle associated with a particular transportation network company. Acceptable forms of distinctive signage shall include, but are not limited to, symbols or signs on vehicle windshields, doors, roofs or grilles. Magnetic or other removable distinctive signage is acceptable. A transportation network company shall file an illustration of their distinctive signage with the authority. The authority may not require signage that is different than that approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. If the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission does not approve a form of distinctive signage, the authority may make the designation.
(b) Wheelchair-accessible vehicles.--
Wheelchair-accessible vehicles which may be used to connect with passengers through a transportation network company's digital network must be clearly identified as wheelchair-accessible vehicles within the digital network if a wheelchair-accessible option is available within the digital network.
(c) Emblem.--
No permanently affixed emblem may be required by the authority on vehicles affiliated with a transportation network company.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A13 - Intoxicating substance policy

§ 57A13. Intoxicating substance policy.
(a) Zero-tolerance policy.--
A transportation network company shall implement and enforce a zero-tolerance policy on the use of drugs or alcohol by a transportation network company driver while providing transportation network service. A transportation network company driver who is the subject of a passenger complaint alleging a violation of the zero-tolerance policy shall be immediately suspended by the transportation network company. The suspension shall last until the time the complaint investigation is complete. The following information shall be provided on a transportation network company's publicly accessible Internet website:
(1) Notice of the zero-tolerance policy.
(2) Procedures to report a complaint about a transportation network company driver with whom the passenger was matched and whom the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of the ride.
(b) Speech disability.--
In investigating a zero-tolerance complaint against a driver with a speech disability, the transportation network company shall factor the driver's speech disability in the investigation and inquire whether or not the complaint is based on an erroneous perception of the driver's speech disability.
Cross References. Section 57A13 is referred to in section 57A03 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A14 - Reporting requirement

§ 57A14. Reporting requirement.
(a) Display.--
A transportation network company shall display the authority's e-mail address for the reporting of violations of this title or orders or regulations of the authority on its publicly accessible Internet website and on the digital receipt provided to each passenger.
(b) Charges.--
A transportation network company shall report a driver that has been charged with any crime for conduct alleged to have occurred while providing a prearranged ride to the authority within 48 hours of learning of the criminal charge, including any crime involving the use of drugs or alcohol.
(c) Removal.--
A transportation network company shall report a driver that it has removed from its digital network upon determination that the driver violated this title or an order or regulation of the authority.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A15 - Driver credentials

§ 57A15. Driver credentials.
A transportation network company shall issue a digital credential to all transportation network company drivers engaged by the company which shall be displayed as part of the company's digital network. The digital credential shall include a photograph of the driver and the make, model and license plate number of the driver's personal vehicle.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A17 - Fare rates

§ 57A17. Fare rates.
(a) Offer.--
A transportation network company or transportation network company driver may offer transportation network service at no charge, suggest a donation or charge a fare. If a fare is charged, a transportation network company shall disclose the fare or fare calculation method prior to a prearranged ride and shall provide an estimate for the cost of a trip upon request.
(b) State of emergency.--
During a state of emergency declared by the mayor under an ordinance of the city or the Governor, a transportation network company that engages in dynamic pricing shall limit the multiplier by which its base rate is multiplied to the next highest multiple below the three highest multiples set on different days in the 60 days preceding the declaration of emergency for the same type of service and the same class within the city. It shall be a violation of the act of October 31, 2006 (P.L.1210, No.133), known as the Price Gouging Act, for a transportation network company to charge a price that exceeds the limits of this subsection during a state of emergency.
(c) Amount.--
The amount of a donation, charge, fare or other compensation provided or received for a prearranged ride shall not be subject to review or approval by the authority, except on a case-by-case basis when the authority receives a complaint from a passenger.
(d) Higher fare rate.--
A transportation network company may charge passengers at a higher fare rate than the regular fare rate displayed on the company's digital network only if the company complies with all of the following:
(1) the digital network provides notice of the time period when the higher fare rate is applicable;
(2) the digital network clearly provides to a customer requesting a trip the option to obtain the total fare estimate of the trip; and
(3) the transportation network company reviews and responds to all passenger complaints about a fare that exceeds the estimated fare by more than 20%.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A19 - Penalties

§ 57A19. Penalties.
(a) Penalty amount and training program.--
In addition to other penalties authorized by this chapter, any person or entity that violates this chapter or any order or regulation of the authority related to this chapter may be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation and may be required to complete a supplemental training program. Each day that a violation continues may be deemed a separate and distinct offense.
(b) Suspension, revocation or denial.--
In addition to other penalties under this chapter, and pursuant to subsection (d), any authorization approved by the authority may be suspended, revoked or denied renewal for any violation of this chapter or an order or regulation of the authority.
(c) Transportation network company license.--
Any person whose transportation network company license is canceled or revoked under this chapter shall be ineligible to receive another transportation network company license under the same or a different name for a period of not less than one year following revocation. This prohibition shall apply to any person with a controlling influence in a canceled or revoked transportation network company as the authority may provide by regulation.
(d) Enforcement actions.--
Enforcement actions initiated under this chapter shall proceed as provided in section 5705 (relating to contested complaints) and regulations promulgated by the authority providing for the form and process of the enforcement actions.
(e) Definitions.--
The following words and phrases when used in this section shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Supplemental training company."
A company approved by a transportation network company to teach a supplemental training program.
"Supplemental training program."
A training program taught by a supplemental training company that is approved by the authority and that covers the following topics:
(1) The geography of the city.
(2) The provision of safe transportation network service.
(3) The provision of courteous service.
(4) Statutory or regulatory requirements related to transportation network company drivers.
(5) The provision of service to persons with disabilities.
Cross References. Section 57A19 is referred to in section 57A02 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A21 - Enforcement and rules and regulations

§ 57A21. Enforcement and rules and regulations.
(a) Display.--
Upon request, a transportation network company driver shall display to the authority or other person authorized to enforce this chapter a physical or electronic record of a ride in progress sufficient to establish that it was a prearranged ride. To the extent that trip records are contained on electronic devices, drivers are not required to relinquish custody of the devices in order to make the required display.
(b) Investigation.--
If a person files a complaint against a transportation network company or transportation network company driver with the authority, in addition to all other powers and remedies provided under this title, the authority may inspect the transportation network company's records in accordance with this chapter as necessary to investigate and resolve the complaint. Nothing provided in this section shall be construed to prohibit the authority from investigating any complaint against a transportation network company driver or taking appropriate enforcement action in accordance with this chapter.
(c) Authority to prescribe rules and regulations.--
The authority may prescribe rules and regulations as it deems necessary to govern the regulation of transportation network service originating in the city under this chapter.
Cross References. Section 57A21 is referred to in sections 57A02, 57A18 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57A - Transportation Network Companies › Section 57A22 - Assessment

§ 57A22. Assessment.
The following shall apply:
(1) A transportation network company operating in a city of the first class shall pay to the authority an assessment amount equal to 1.4% of the gross receipts from all fares charged to all passengers for prearranged rides that originate in the city. The amount assessed shall be remitted on a quarterly basis and deposited into a restricted receipts account in the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall distribute 66.67% to a school district of the first class and 33.33% to the parking authority on a quarterly basis. This section shall expire December 31, 2019.
(2) If an assessment is imposed after December 31, 2019, the percentage amount may not be less than the percentage amount imposed under paragraph (1).
2019 Partial Repeal. Section 24(4) of Act 20 provided that par. (1) is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with the addition of section 1606-M of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code.
Expiration. Section 1606-M of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, provided that notwithstanding section 57A22(1), the provisions of section 57A22 shall not expire until December 31, 2027.
Cross References. Section 57A22 is referred to in section 57A20 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY › Chapter 57B - Regulation of Taxicabs and Limousines in Cities of the First Class › Section 57B01 - Legislative findings

§ 57B01. Legislative findings.
The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) The health, safety and general welfare of the people of this Commonwealth are directly dependent upon the continual encouragement, development, growth and expansion of business, industry, commerce and tourism.
(2) Unemployment, the spread of poverty and the heavy burden of public assistance and unemployment compensation can be avoided by the promotion, attraction, stimulation, development and expansion of business, industry, commerce and tourism in this Commonwealth through the development of a clean, safe, reliable and well-regulated taxicab and limousine industry.
(3) Parking authorities in cities of the first class are charged with regulating taxicab service and limousine service and must ensure that regulations governing the taxicab and limousine industries keep pace with changes in the industry.
(4) Regulations governing the taxicab and limousine industries in cities of the first class should recognize technological developments that are changing the transportation marketplace, encouraging competition and innovation.
(5) With the entry of transportation network companies that compete against taxicabs and limousines, it is necessary for parking authorities to modernize their regulations to promote a level playing field for all transportation service providers.