HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4741 FILED ON: 1/6/2020
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4406
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jay D. Livingstone
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to improve the safety of transportation network company vehicles operating in Cambridge.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Jay D. Livingstone | 8th Suffolk | 1/6/2020 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4741 FILED ON: 1/6/2020
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4406
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone (with the approval of the city council) relative to transportation network company vehicles operating in the city of Cambridge. Financial Services. [Local Approval Received.] |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)
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An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to improve the safety of transportation network company vehicles operating in Cambridge.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1.
Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 2(b). All vehicles picking up and dropping off riders in the City of Cambridge require a designated number be displayed on the back panel decal or on a separate vehicle marking on the back passenger-side bumper and an illuminated or reflective sign, visible from all angles, affixed to the rooftop.
SECTION 2.
Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 2(f). For transportation network vehicles picking up riders in the City of Cambridge, a driver shall obtain a transportation network vehicle inspection at the driver’s next annual emissions testing or within one month of obtaining a transportation network driver certificate, whichever comes first. Additionally, drivers are required to provide proof of vehicle inspection to the transportation network company and to the Department of Public Utilities in order to be allowed to pick up riders in Cambridge.
SECTION 3.
Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 4(b)(ii). All vehicles picking up riders in the City of Cambridge are required to be registered in the commonwealth.
SECTION 4.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.