Posted: | July 20, 2021 11:22 AM |
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From: | Senator Christine M. Tartaglione |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | For-Hire Drivers Pay Act |
I will soon be introducing a package of legislation to improve pay and working conditions for transportation network company (TNC) drivers utilizing ride-sharing apps (i.e. Uber, Lyft). This package will direct the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to study and analyze ride-sharing app economic data and instruct the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to use results from the JSGC study to establish a minimum rate of fare for TNC rides. It will also require a Pennsylvania drivers’ license to drive for a TNC in Pennsylvania. Please join me in sponsoring this important legislative package. |
Introduced as SB889
Description: | Minimum Driver Pay Standard Driving for ride-sharing apps, also known as TNCs, is unpredictable and carries high upfront and ongoing costs. This leaves many drivers living in poverty, despite working long hours. Revenue of TNC has consistently increased over the last decade, yet drivers have reported having to work more hours for less money. Ride fares fail to adequately account for drivers’ costs, including gas, insurance, maintenance, and higher payroll taxes due to their classification as independent contractors. New York City and Seattle have already set minimum driver pay standards for TNC drivers. This helps guarantee minimum earnings for TNC drivers and is estimated to boost New York City drivers’ net pay by 22.5 percent. It does not establish a minimum wage for these workers – minimum wage requirements do not apply to independent contractors. JSGC would have 12 months to study the following and issue a report to the PUC, PennDOT, and various members of the General Assembly:
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Introduced as SB888
Description: | Pennsylvania Drivers' License Requirement Since 2018, New York City has capped the number of for-hire, ride-hailing vehicles allowed on its streets. This cap has resulted in many out-of-state drivers flooding into Philadelphia and the surrounding counties for work. My proposal would require a Pennsylvania drivers’ license to drive for a TNC in Pennsylvania. This would apply to all trips or fairs that begin in Pennsylvania. Out-of-state drivers would still be allowed to drop-off riders in Pennsylvania if the trip originated outside of the Commonwealth. |
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