a Home Rule Petition, “AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLES OPERATING IN CAMBRIDGE”

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts In the Year Two Thousand Nineteen AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLES OPERATING IN CAMBRIDGE Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 2(b). All vehicles picking up and dropping off riders in the City of Cambridge require a designated number be displayed on the back panel decal or on a separate vehicle marking on the back passenger-side bumper and an illuminated or reflective sign, visible from all angles, affixed to the rooftop. SECTION 2. Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 2(f). For transportation network vehicles picking up riders in the City of Cambridge, a driver shall obtain a transportation network vehicle inspection at the driver's next annual emissions testing or within one month of obtaining a transportation network driver certificate, whichever comes first. Additionally, drivers are required to provide proof of vehicle inspection to the transportation network company and to the Department of Public Utilities in order to be allowed to pick up riders in Cambridge. SECTION 3. Notwithstanding MGL c. 159A ½, Section 4(b)(ii). All vehicles picking up riders in the City of Cambridge are required to be registered in the commonwealth. SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage. In City Council September 16, 2019. Adopted by a voice vote of nine members:- Attest:- Anthony I. Wilson, City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Anthony I. Wilson City Clerk

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