49-3709. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE. (1) The TNC shall implement a zero tolerance policy on the illegal use of drugs or the use of alcohol while a TNC driver is providing TNC services or is logged into the TNC’s digital network but is not providing TNC services, and shall provide notice of this policy on its website, as well as procedures to report a complaint about a driver with whom a passenger was matched and whom the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of the trip.
(2) Upon receipt of such passenger complaint alleging a violation of the zero tolerance policy, the TNC shall immediately suspend such TNC driver’s access to the TNC’s digital platform, and shall conduct an investigation into the reported incident. The suspension shall last the duration of the investigation.
(3) The TNC shall maintain records relevant to the enforcement of this requirement for a period of at least two (2) years from the date that a passenger complaint is received by the TNC.
History:
[49-3709, added 2015, ch. 267, sec. 1, p. 1076.]