Zero tolerance policy for drugs or alcohol - Complaints.

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A. Transportation network companies shall implement a zero-tolerance policy against TNC drivers operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol while providing prearranged rides or while logged into the TNC's digital network but not providing prearranged rides, and shall provide notice of this policy on its digital network, as well as procedures to report a complaint about a driver with whom a passenger was matched and who the passenger reasonably suspects was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of the trip.

B. 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 network, and shall conduct an investigation into the reported incident. The suspension shall last the duration of the investigation.

C. TNCs 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.

Added by Laws 2015, c. 279, § 9, eff. July 1, 2015.


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