Minnesota SF1111 mandates wheelchair accessibility for transportation network companies and establishes a dedicated funding account.

Minnesota SF1111 requires transportation network companies to ensure their vehicles are wheelchair accessible by January 1, 2026. These companies must not charge additional fees to individuals with disabilities or their service animals. They must also provide a way for passengers with disabilities to request wheelchair accessible vehicles and facilitate transportation through their digital network or telephone. The bill establishes a wheelchair accessible vehicle services account, funded by a 15-cent surcharge on non-accessible rides originating in Minnesota.

Minnesota SF1111 mandates wheelchair accessibility for transportation network companies and establishes a dedicated funding account.

Minnesota SF1111 requires transportation network companies to ensure their vehicles are wheelchair accessible by January 1, 2026. These companies must not charge additional fees to individuals with disabilities or their service animals. They must also provide a way for passengers with disabilities to request wheelchair accessible vehicles and facilitate transportation through their digital network or telephone. The bill establishes a wheelchair accessible vehicle services account, funded by a 15-cent surcharge on non-accessible rides originating in Minnesota.