§ 11.45.060. TNC vehicle authorization.

A.

A TNC is responsible to review and approve each personal vehicle for use as a TNC vehicles. A TNC driver shall use only an approved personal vehicle when providing TNC services. Use of an unauthorized vehicle is a violation of this section.

B.

A TNC shall require, at a minimum, the following information for a personal vehicle proposed for use to provide TNC services:

1.

The license plate number;

2.

A copy of the motor vehicle's registration with the State of Alaska;

3.

Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage; and

4.

A written statement from a licensed and certified mechanic that the personal vehicle was inspected and complies with subsection D.

C.

A TNC shall not authorize a personal vehicle until the following requirements are satisfied:

1.

The vehicle passes the inspection required by subsection D.;

2.

The insurance coverage required by section 11.45.080 is in effect; and

3.

The TNC driver requesting authorization for the vehicle demonstrates the driver is authorized to operate the vehicle.

D.

TNC vehicles: Inspection required. A TNC shall not authorize a personal vehicle for provision of TNC services until it has been inspected by a licensed and certified mechanic, and certified in writing by the mechanic that the vehicle was inspected and complies with the requirements in subsection E. The mechanic's inspection certificate is valid for one year. Upon expiration of a mechanic's inspection certificate the TNC shall disable the digital network access for the TNC driver authorized to use the vehicle, unless the TNC driver has arranged for use of a different personal vehicle that is authorized. The TNC shall retain records of the inspection in accordance with section 11.45.090.

E.

A TNC vehicle shall be in safe operating condition at all times. A TNC vehicle shall:

1.

Comply with the mechanical equipment standards set forth in section 11.10.080E., except the following shall not apply:

a.

The taximeter requirement in subsection 11.10.080E.12.; and

b.

The taxicab and specialized equipment provisions of subsections 11.10.080E.21. to E.23.; and

2.

Not be required to have the surveillance system or GPS system described in section 11.10.185.

F.

A TNC vehicle shall not be used to transport more passengers than the manufacturer's capacity rating allows. A vehicle with a passenger capacity of 16 or more, including the driver, shall not be authorized.

G.

A TNC vehicle shall be subject to an inspection by the transportation inspector or a designee at all times the TNC vehicle is used to provide TNC services.

H.

The TNC licensee and TNC driver may be jointly cited if the licensee permits the TNC driver to use a vehicle that does not meet the requirements of this section.

(AO No. 2017-30 , § 1, 3-21-17)