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HB18Introduced in the House of Delegates

Transportation Network Companies - Transportation Network Operators - Minimum Payments for Passenger Trips

IntroducedHouse Environment and Transportation

Introduced by Joe Vogel, District 17

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring a transportation network company to pay operators, after July 1, 2026, and for any passenger trip originating in the State, $1.66 per mile and $0.40 per minute, an additional $1.18 per mile for an operator using a wheelchair accessible vehicle, at least $5.00 for any passenger trip, and at least 80% of any cancellation fee charged by a transportation network company; and adjusting the minimum amount paid per mile and per minute by inflation each year.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

January 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Environment and Transportation

  3. Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.

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