(a) Separate licenses prohibited.--A separate license may not be required for a transportation network company driver to provide transportation network service by an approved transportation network company. Except as otherwise specifically provided, a transportation network company driver shall not be subject to other chapters in this title or 53 Pa.C.S. (relating to municipalities generally).
(b) Requirements for transportation network company drivers.--A transportation network company driver must:
(1) Be at least 21 years of age.
(2) Satisfy the criminal history record check and driving history record check requirements of section 2604.1 (relating to licensure requirements).
(3) Possess a valid driver's license and proof of the driver's motor vehicle insurance.
(4) Carry proof, either a paper copy or electronic copy, of the transportation network company's liability insurance required under section 2603.1(b) (relating to financial responsibility requirements) for any personal vehicle used by the driver.
(5) In the case of an accident:
(i) Provide the insurance coverage information required under paragraph (4) to any other party involved in the accident and, if applicable, to the law enforcement officer who responds to the scene of the accident.
(ii) Report the accident to the transportation network company.
(iii) Report the accident to the following:
(A) the transportation network company driver's personal automobile insurer if required by the driver's policy;
(B) the owner of the automobile if the driver is not the owner of the automobile;
(C) the insurer providing insurance required under section 2603.1; and
(D) the holder of the insurance policy covering the automobile if the driver is not the holder of the policy.
(6) Notify the transportation network company immediately upon conviction for any offense listed under section 2604.1(b)(5) which would disqualify the transportation network company driver from being eligible to provide transportation network service.
(7) Only accept a ride arranged through a digital network. Transportation network company drivers may not solicit or accept street hails or telephone calls requesting transportation network service.
(7.1) (i) Not operate or cause to be operated a personal vehicle affiliated with the transportation network company in any area where the operation of the vehicle is prohibited by law, including any area at a commercial service airport.
(ii) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the ability of a municipality or other governing authority that owns or operates a commercial service airport from adopting contracts or regulations relating to the duties and responsibilities of a transportation network company, transportation network company driver or transportation network service on airport property.
(iii) For purposes of this paragraph, the term "commercial service airport" shall have the same meaning as provided under 49 U.S.C. § 47102 (relating to definitions).
(8) Display a commission-approved removable placard or decal provided by the transportation network company on the automobile at any time the driver is logged on to the digital network or is offering or providing a prearranged ride under this chapter. Placards or other markings must be clearly distinguishable to identify that a particular vehicle is associated with a particular transportation network company and be sufficiently large and color contrasted to be readable during daylight hours at a distance of at least 50 feet.
(9) Not smoke while engaging in a prearranged ride.
(c) Driver verification.--
(1) A driver shall provide affirmation to the transportation network company of the following:
(i) That the driver is the owner or authorized user of the vehicle and has received all of the disclosures required by section 2603.2 (relating to disclosures).
(ii) That the driver has notified the driver's personal insurance company or policyholder that the driver will be using the vehicle to provide transportation network services to the public for compensation.
(iii) If the driver will not be using a vehicle owned by the driver, that the driver has notified the owner of the vehicle.
(iv) That the driver has received notification of all requirements under subsection (b) and has complied with those requirements.
(2) The affirmation required under paragraph (1) may be contained in a written or an electronic form and shall include the driver's electronic or written signature.
Cross References. Section 2605 is referred to in sections 2603.2, 2606 of this title.