Requires transportation network companies to inquire about child riders and confirm availability of certain child car seats before confirming prearranged ride.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires transportation network companies (TNCs), like Uber and Lyft, operating in New Jersey to take specific steps when a child is a passenger. Specifically, TNCs must ask the passenger about the child’s age and whether the child will be riding in a car seat. They also need to confirm that they have a car seat available for the child to use, if needed. This aims to improve the safety of children traveling in TNC vehicles.
Key provisions
- TNCs must inquire about the age of a child passenger.
- TNCs must determine if a child will be using a car seat.
- TNCs must confirm the availability of a car seat for the child.
- The bill applies to all TNCs operating within New Jersey.
Who is affected
- Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)
- Child Passengers
- Parents/Guardians of Child Passengers
- Ride-Sharing Industry
- New Jersey Residents
Notable changes
- Currently, TNCs may not have a consistent process for ensuring child passenger safety.
- The bill establishes a requirement for TNCs to proactively assess and address child safety needs.
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