Requesting the Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to create a regulatory framework for transportation network companies.

Transportation network companies, which connect passengers with drivers using personal vehicles through online platforms, have become a significant part of Hawaii's transportation system. Despite their similarities to regulated passenger motor carriers, these companies are not currently regulated under the State's Motor Carrier Law. This bill requests the Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to develop a regulatory framework for these companies, aiming to promote equitable treatment, ensure uniform safety standards, and provide clarity for consumers and operators.

Requesting the Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to create a regulatory framework for transportation network companies.

Transportation network companies, which connect passengers with drivers using personal vehicles through online platforms, have become a significant part of Hawaii's transportation system. Despite their similarities to regulated passenger motor carriers, these companies are not currently regulated under the State's Motor Carrier Law. This bill requests the Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to develop a regulatory framework for these companies, aiming to promote equitable treatment, ensure uniform safety standards, and provide clarity for consumers and operators.