Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers › Chapter 50 - Common Carriers › Subchapter 10 - Motor Carriers of Passengers › Part 5 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Passengers via Transportation Network Companies (815-RICR-50-10-5) › Section 815-RICR-50-10-5.5 - Transportation Network Company Operating Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
A. No
				  person shall operate a TNC in the state until that person shall have applied
				  for and obtained a permit from the Division. Such permits shall be renewed
				  annually before the close of business on December 31. Permits shall not be
				  transferred without the consent of the Division.
B. No application for a permit may be granted
				  or renewed unless each applicant for a permit has paid the appropriate
				  application or renewal fee (fee schedule contained in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										39-14.2-5(c)) and
				  the Division determines that each applicant has satisfied the following
				  requirements:
1. That the applicant has
				  verified that it has a sufficient oversight process in place to ensure that
				  every vehicle providing TNC services through its digital network possesses
				  adequate insurance coverage;
2.
				  That the applicant has established vehicle sanitary and acceptability standards
				  for its TNC drivers, which ensures compliance with the vehicle age and safety
				  requirements contained in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 39-14.2 and, which also
				  ensures that TNC riders will be transported in clean vehicles. Such standards
				  shall be submitted, in writing, with all applications for TNC permits and be
				  subject to Division approval;
3.
				  That the applicant has submitted to the Division information on the internal or
				  third party background check entity and its data collection process to ensure
				  compliance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws §§
											39-14.2-7(b) and
				  (c). This information shall consist of the
				  following:
a. The identity of the internal or
				  third party background check entity (name, address and telephone number) and
				  verification of accreditation by the National Association of Professional
				  Background Screeners (NAPBS);
b.
				  Details on the methodology to be used in conducting the required background
				  checks, including the time required to conduct such background
				  checks;
c. Details on the
				  information required to be provided by the prospective TNC driver in order to
				  begin the background check process and a description on how the internal or
				  third party background check entity verifies the accuracy of the information
				  provided by the prospective TNC driver; and
4. That the applicant has verified that it
				  has sufficient oversight processes in place to ensure that each TNC driver
				  using the applicant's network:
a. Has
				  submitted to a background check conducted by the applicant that includes a
				  review of local and national criminal records, sex offender records and driving
				  records associated with each driver;
b. Has submitted an application that contains
				  the TNC driver's name, address, age, driver's license number, and a photocopy
				  or electronic copy of the driver's license, motor vehicle registration and
				  automobile insurance policy.