Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 706A - Transportation Network Companies
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 706A – Transportation Network Companies, which regulates ride‑hail services like Uber and Lyft:
🔍 Chapter Structure
General Provisions (NAC 706A.010–706A.140)
Definitions (e.g. “transportation network company,” “driver,” “monitored autonomous vehicle”) (casetext.com, law.justia.com)
Clarification of scope, applicability, and exemptions.
Permits (NAC 706A.150–706A.260)
Requires both companies and individual drivers (or autonomous vehicle providers) to hold state-issued permits/licenses.
Companies must maintain registered agents and contractual compliance. (law.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Rates & Service (NAC 706A.290–706A.380)
Mandates non-discrimination policies, fare estimates, pricing disclosures, pan-driver vehicle inspections, and prohibited behaviors (e.g. intoxication, deviating from shortest route). (law.cornell.edu, askadamskutner.com)
Practice Before the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) (NAC 706A.390–706A.650)
Governs formal procedures for filings, hearings, and appeals involving the NTA.
Administrative Proceedings (NAC 706A.660–706A.770)
Details enforcement, penalties, rulemaking authority, and administrative processes.
✅ Key Highlights
Topic
Summary
Driver qualifications & background checks
Requires comprehensive screening and documentation (license, vehicle registration, DMV history, business license, criminal checks performed initially and periodically). (law.justia.com)
Vehicle standards & inspections
Vehicles must have 4+ doors, seat no more than 8 people, undergo annual inspections, and meet safety/reporting standards.
Fare transparency & digital payments
Companies must provide pre-trip fare estimates, detailed receipts, and accept only electronic payments.
Recordkeeping & privacy
Companies required to maintain detailed records, preserve customer confidentiality, and cooperate with NTA investigations.
Non-discrimination & accessibility
Strictly prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, disability, etc., and mandates wheelchair/service-animal access.
Enforcement & penalties
NTA may revoke permits or impose fines up to $100K per violation; records must be kept for inspection.
📌 Practical Implications
For companies: Must hold an NTA permit, maintain a registered agent, and ensure all drivers/providers are approved, licensed, and regularly re-screened.
For drivers: Must be ≥19 years, have valid state license and business license, clean driving/criminal record, vehicle registration & inspection, and comply with code requirements.
For consumers: Ride-hail apps must show driver photo, plate number, fare estimates, and issue digital receipts; routes must be efficient and non-discriminatory.
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