(a) Cities of the first class.--The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to transportation network companies, transportation network company drivers or transportation network services originating within a city of the first class.
(b) Motor carrier laws.--Except as otherwise provided under this chapter, the following laws and regulations of this Commonwealth may not apply to a transportation network company or transportation network company driver:
(1) This title, except that the commission may regulate transportation network companies under Chapters 3 (relating to Public Utility Commission), 5 (relating to powers and duties), 7 (relating to procedure on complaints), 15 (relating to service and facilities) and 33 (relating to violations and penalties) and this chapter. If a subject is regulated under this chapter in addition to another chapter under this paragraph, this chapter shall apply.
(2) 53 Pa.C.S. (relating to municipalities generally).
(3) Laws and regulations containing insurance requirements for motor carriers, except as provided in section 2604.1(b)(9) (relating to licensure requirements).
(4) Laws and regulations imposing a greater standard of care on motor carriers than that imposed on other drivers or owners of motor vehicles.
(5) Laws and regulations imposing special equipment requirements and accident reporting requirements on motor carriers.
(c) Municipal licenses and taxes.--Except as otherwise provided, a municipality may not impose a tax on or require a license for a transportation network company or transportation network service.