HB 2512
An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill changes Pennsylvania’s laws regarding transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft). Specifically, it prohibits these companies from charging fares based on factors like the type of device a customer is using, the presence or absence of software, or geolocation data beyond legitimate differences in pricing due to location or demand. The bill aims to prevent companies from using these data points to dynamically adjust prices in a way that could be considered unfair or exploitative.
Key provisions
- Prohibits transportation network companies from charging fares based on device hardware or software.
- Restricts the use of geolocation data for dynamic pricing beyond differences in cost or demand.
- Allows pricing based on real-time or historical demand, but only when immediately provided to the consumer.
- Permits pricing based on price variances due to legitimate cost or demand differences and taxes.
- Allows promotions and discounts to lower prices.
- Defines ‘hardware state’ to include device battery life, wireless connections, and device age.
- Defines ‘online device’ as a physical object with internet connectivity and responsiveness.
Who is affected
- Transportation network companies (e.g., Uber, Lyft)
- Consumers who use transportation network services
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific prohibition on using device characteristics for pricing.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Christopher Rabb
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