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    The Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Act would create a permanent legal framework for “private vehicle-for-hire” services such as uberX. The legislation builds on the emergency law that the Council overwhelmingly passed in September 2013 authorizing these services on a temporary basis. It contains dozens of public safety, consumer protection, and anti-discrimination safeguards, many of which far exceed the D.C. Taxicab Commission’s (“DCTC”) regulatory requirements for taxi service.

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    The Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Act would create a permanent legal framework for “private vehicle-for-hire” services such as uberX. The legislation builds on the emergency law that the Council overwhelmingly passed in September 2013 authorizing these services on a temporary basis. It contains dozens of public safety, consumer protection, and anti-discrimination safeguards, many of which far exceed the D.C. Taxicab Commission’s (“DCTC”) regulatory requirements for taxi service.

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    The Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Act would create a permanent legal framework for “private vehicle-for-hire” services such as uberX. The legislation builds on the emergency law that the Council overwhelmingly passed in September 2013 authorizing these services on a temporary basis. It contains dozens of public safety, consumer protection, and anti-discrimination safeguards, many of which far exceed the D.C. Taxicab Commission’s (“DCTC”) regulatory requirements for taxi service.

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    The Vehicl e-for-Hire Innovation Act s Public Safety,

    Consumer Protection, and Anti-Discrimination Safeguards



    The Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Act would create a permanent legal framework for private vehicle-
    for-hire services such as uberX. The legislation builds on the emergency law that the Council
    overwhelmingly passed in September 2013 authorizing these services on a temporary basis. It
    contains dozens of public safety, consumer protection, and anti-discrimination safeguards, many of
    which far exceed the D. C. Taxicab Commission s (DCTC) regul atory requirements for
    taxi service. The following chart provides a side-by-side comparison of how these services would
    be regulated in key areas if the Council enacts this legislation.



    Private Vehicle-for-Hire
    Service

    Taxi Service
    Driver Screening

    A prospective private vehicle-
    for-hire driver cannot provide
    service if the individual has
    been convicted of a serious
    crime within the l ast seven
    years.


    A prospective taxi driver
    cannot provide service if the
    individual has been convicted
    of a serious crime within the
    l ast three years.
    Insurance

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    companies must carry
    insurance policies that provide
    at least $1 million of
    coverage when a driver is on a
    private vehicle-for-hire trip.



    Taxi drivers must carry
    insurance policies that provide
    at least $50, 000 of coverage.
    Vehicl e Safety Inspections

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    vehicles must pass safety
    inspections on an annual
    basis.


    Taxis must pass safety
    inspections on an annual
    basis.
    1

    Fare Transparency

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    companies must review al l
    customer compl aints
    regarding fares that exceed an
    estimated fare by 20% or $25
    (whichever is less).


    There is no comparabl e
    requirement for taxi
    companies.

    1
    The Vehicle-for-Hire Innovation Act will amend current law to change this from a bi-annual to an
    annual inspection.
    Washington, DC


    Private Vehicle-for-Hire
    Service

    Taxi Service
    Anti-Discrimination

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    companies are required to
    impl ement a zero tol erance
    pol icy under which they must
    proactively deactivate from
    their platform any driver who
    is accused of discriminatory
    conduct, including
    discrimination against
    individuals with disabilities,
    pending the results of an
    investigation.



    There is no comparabl e zero
    tolerance policy
    requirement for taxi
    companies.
    Public Safety

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    companies are required to
    impl ement a zero tol erance
    pol icy under which they must
    proactively deactivate from
    their platform any driver who
    is suspected of driving under
    the influence of illegal drugs or
    alcohol pending the results of
    an investigation.



    There is no comparabl e zero
    tol erance pol icy
    requirement for taxi
    companies.
    DCTC Enforcement
    Authority

    DCTC will have the authority to:
    - Levy fines against private
    vehicle-for-hire drivers and
    companies;
    - Conduct traffic stops of
    private vehicle-for-hire
    drivers when its hack
    inspectors suspect non-
    compliance;
    - Inspect and copy a private
    vehicle-for-hire companys
    records when they have a
    reason to suspect non-
    compliance; and
    - Investigate complaints of
    driver misconduct and
    conduct hearings.




    DCTC has similar enforcement
    authority over taxi companies
    and drivers.


    Private Vehicle-for-Hire
    Service

    Taxi Service
    Registration

    All private vehicle-for-hire
    companies must successfully
    complete a registration process
    with DCTC, which includes
    submitting proof to DCTC that
    the company is in compliance
    with the law.



    Taxicab companies must
    complete a registration process
    and obtain a Certificate of
    Operating Authority.
    Surcharge/
    Fees

    Private vehicle-for-hire
    companies must deposit in the
    Public Vehicles-for-Hire
    Consumer Service Fund 1% of
    their gross receipts for all
    trips that originate in the
    District. These monies are used
    to fund DCTC (in lieu of tax
    revenue from District residents)
    and subsidize the purchase of
    wheelchair-accessible for-hire
    vehicles.


    Taxi companies collect a per-
    trip $. 25 surcharge from
    passengers that they then
    deposit in the Public Vehicles-
    for-Hire Consumer Service
    Fund.
    Street Hail s

    Private vehicle-for-hire drivers
    may only accept fares through
    a digital dispatch (e.g., a
    request generated through a
    smartphone app). There are
    inherent transparency
    safeguards with digital
    dispatches, such as being able
    to view the drivers rating and
    receiving an estimated fare
    beforehand.

    Taxis may accept fares through
    a street hail (passenger waving
    a taxi down on the street) or
    through a digital dispatch.

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