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DATE: October 19, 2016 LEGISLATION
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015(B) OF, AND
ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance would establish a regulatory program permitting Transportation
Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, to fully operate at the Palm Springs
International Airport.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive reading of the text and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. , AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 16.02.015(B) OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Council initially discussed the proposed ordinance on August 3, 2016. After
considering the matter, Council directed the City Attorney to contact the TNC firms and
attempt to negotiate acceptance of drug testing and live fingerprinting scans as part of
the criminal background investigation process TNCs use for drivers, and thereby make
such process similar to the background checks used for local taxis operators. Both Uber
and Lyft declined. The representative for Uber forwarded to the City Attorney a letter
detailing the reasons why Uber is not comfortable with "fingerprint-based background
checks" and why they support and prefer the criminal background checks TNCs
currently utilize pursuant to the requirements of the California Public Utility Commission
(PUC). A copy of the letter is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 1.
ITEM NO. _ ��
City Council Staff Report
October 19, 2016— Page 2
TNC Ordinance
State law recognizes TNCs as operators who provide prearranged transportation
services (Public Utilities Code Section 5431). The PUC treats TNCs in the same general
category as limousine service providers, a classification that is distinct from taxi
providers. The level of background checks for TNC drivers is an issue that is being
discussed at the state level. Most recently, on September 28, 2016, the Governor
signed into law AB 1289 which imposed background check requirements for TNCs in
the hiring of drivers. A copy of AB 1289 is attached to this staff report as Exhibit 2. In
summary, this new law requires a TNC to conduct, or have a third party conduct, a local
and national background check for each driver. The background check is required to
include a multistate and multijurisdictional criminal records locater and a search of the
United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website. TNCs are
prohibited from employing a driver who is currently registered on the United States
Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website or has been convicted of
specified felonies, including assault or battery, domestic violence offense, or driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Overview of TNC Evolution in California
TNCs provide pre-arranged transportation services for compensation using an online-
enabled application or platform to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with
passengers. To address the evolution of this new commercial transportation mode, the
California Public Utilities Commission issued Decision 13-09-045 on September 19, 2013,
creating an Order Instituting Rulemaking on Regulations Relating to Passenger Carriers,
Ridesharing, and New Online-Enabled Transportation Services.
The proposed City of Palm Springs ordinance is an enabling ordinance that will provide
a regulatory basis for Transportation Network Companies to operate at the Airport. The
ordinance recognizes that the operational model for TNCs is unique and requires an
alternative regulatory program for addressing the opportunities presented by online ride-
sharing services provided by companies like Uber and Lyft. TNCs are regulated by the
Public Utilities Commission ("PUC"), which recognizes TNCs as charter party carriers.
Each TNC is required to have a charter party carrier permit issued by the PUC to
operate in California.
The PUC has established several requirements for TNCs operating in the State. TNCs
are not permitted to own their own fleet of vehicles. The PUC also established various
measures to ensure public safety including criminal background checks, California DMV
checks on drivers, and a 19-point vehicle inspection on all vehicles operated by drivers
providing TNC services. TNCs are also required to maintain commercial liability
insurance providing at least $1 million coverage per incident. The issuance of
Operational Permits will be conditional on compliance with all PUC requirements.
The proposed ordinance also establishes certain Airport operational rules and
regulations, including requiring drivers to park in a specific staging area to receive calls
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for service, a designated pick up area, and prohibits drivers from looping around the
Airport roadways. The proposed ordinance also establishes certain rules of conduct
consistent with Airport rules for drivers of taxis and limousines. The proposed ordinance
also establishes penalties for violating the rules, including administrative citations and
revocation of pickup privileges.
Airports allowing TNC pickups like Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose,
Spokane, Portland and Phoenix manage these commercial operations by restricting the
pickup to designated areas on the roadway systems adjacent to the terminal. The
attached Exhibits 3A and 3B provide each airport's published diagram depicting their
designated areas.
The Airport Commission's Operations Committee considered three options for TNC
designated pickup areas (see Exhibit 4) and is recommending Option C, to allocate
eight (8) spaces along the inner curb outside of the baggage claim.
• Option A: 8 spaces in the commercial vehicle lane about 500 feet south of the
baggage claim middle exit door. This area is shared by other commercial
vehicles including limos and hotel shuttles. Passengers will cross the street and
follow the sidewalk to this area and the moving traffic here is moderate because
it consists only of commercial vehicles.
• Option B: 6 spaces in the outer commercial lane adjacent to the taxicab staging
area. Passengers will cross the street in front of baggage claim at a distance of
about 80 feet from the baggage claim middle exit door and the traffic in this
location is moderate because it consists only of commercial vehicles.
• Option C (recommended): 8 spaces on the terminal's front curb, north of the
baggage claim exit. Passengers will have to walk about 100 feet from the middle
baggage claim exit door. This area will be on the main public roadway which
experiences low to high traffic volumes.
On April 20, 2016, the full Airport Commission recommended unanimously that City
Council approve the TNCs ability to pick up at the airport.
SunLine Transit, the Agency which regulates taxis throughout the Valley, has appeared
at two Airport Commission meetings to voice their concerns about allowing TNCs to
operate at PSP Airport. Attached as Exhibit 5 is a copy of SunLine's letter which
expresses its position.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQK) Guidelines, Section
15060(c)(2), the proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA because the activity will
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not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect adverse impact on the
environment. Therefore, the proposed TNC Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All commercial ground transportation providers at PSP Airport, including Taxicabs and
Car Rentals, are required to pay fees to operate. Transportation Network Companies
are also commercial operators and will be subject to paying equivalent fees. Current
pre-arranged commercial operators such as Limousine providers, are assessed a
minimum fee of $3.00 per pickup for vehicles carrying up to 9 passengers. This
minimum fee schedule is in alignment with the larger Southern California airport
network as follows:
Airport Airport Trio fee
Burbank $3.00 for 30 minutes
Orange County $3.00 per pickup
Los Angeles $4.00 per pickup
Sacramento $1.25 per pickup and $1.25 per drop-off
San Diego $2.59 per pickup plus vehicle charge
San Francisco $3.85 per pickup
Taxis at PSP Airport currently pay $2.50 for NON pre-arranged pickups and $3.00 for
pre-arranged customer pickups. Because TNCs are pre-arranged rides, the fee would
be $3.00.
Staff estimates the amount of revenue that will be generated from the new TNC trip fees
could reach $30,000 annually.
Thomas P. olan, A.A.E. David H. Ready, Esq., Ph.
Executive Director, Airport City Manager
Attachments:
Ordinance No.
Exhibit 1 — Uber Letter
Exhibit 2 —AB 1289
Exhibit 3A— Other Airport Examples of TNC Designated Areas
Exhibit 3B — Other Airport Examples of TNC Designated Areas
Exhibit 4 — Current Ground Transportation Operations, August 2016
Exhibit 5 — SunLine Transit Agency Letter
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015 (b), AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO,
THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
City Attorney's Summary
The proposed ordinance establishes a regulatory program for
transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate at
Palm Springs Intemational Airport.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The following definitions are added to Section 16.02.015(b) of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code:
"TNC Driver" means a Participating Driver, as defined in Cal Pub. Util. Code
5431(d), providing TNC services under the authority of an approved TNC Permit issued
under Chapter 16.37 of this Code.
"TNC Mobile App" means a TNC's online enabled application to connect
passengers with TNC's approved TNC Drivers.
"TNC Pick-up Area" means one or more areas of the Airport designated by the
Director where a TNC Driver may pick-up a passenger or passengers pursuant to a
Waybill.
"TNC Staging Area" means one or more areas designated by the Director of
Aviation where unassigned TNC Drivers may stage for an Airport passenger pick-up
assignment from the TNC Mobile App.
"Trade dress" means a symbol, sign, or other marking that makes a TNC Driver's
vehicle readily identifiable as a vehicle driven by a TNC Driver.
"Transportation Network Company" or "TNC" means an organization whether a
corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that
provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled
application or platform to connect passengers using their personal vehicles ("TNC
Services") and which has a current permit from the California Public Utilities
Commission to operate as a TNC in California.
"Waybill" means electronic evidence of prearranged transportation services in the
possession of a TNC Driver that shows the name of a party to be transported and the
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pick-up location for each ride.
SECTION 2. Chapter 16.37 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read:
Chapter 16.37
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY
RULES AND REGULATIONS
16.37.005 Regulatory Measures.
(a) Each Transportation Network Company and its TNC Drivers operating on the
Airport shall comply fully with all applicable state laws, this Title, and instructions issued
by the Director of Aviation.
(b) Enforcement of traffic laws shall be the responsibility of the Agency having
jurisdiction.
16.37.010 TNC Operating Permit.
(a) Prior to providing transportation services on the Airport, each Transportation
Network Company shall apply for and receive an approved Operating Permit from the
Director of Aviation.
(b) Each Transportation Network Company shall (at its own cost and expense) obtain
from all federal, state, and/or local Agencies having jurisdiction, all licenses, permits,
consents, approvals, and authorizations that may be necessary for the provision of
services at the Airport. Such documentation shall be produced for examination
immediately upon request by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department
personnel.
16.37.015 Operational Rules.
(a) TNC Drivers shall not stage, wait, or park in any areas of the Airport other than the
TNC Staging Area or the TNC Pick-Up Area nor shall TNC Drivers loop around any
Airport roadway while waiting for a passenger pick-up.
(b) After discharging passengers at the Airport, each TNC Driver shall immediately
leave the Airport or return to the TNC Staging Area.
(c) TNC Drivers shall not park, stage, or stop in such a manner as to interfere with
vehicular or pedestrian traffic at or on the Airport and shall only park, stage, or stop in
areas designated by the Director of Aviation.
(d) TNC Drivers shall only accept rides booked through the TNC's Mobile App.
16.37.020 Driver conduct and appearance.
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(a) TNC Drivers shall not enter the TNC Pick-up area of the Airport unless the TNC
Driver is in possession of a Waybill and shall remain in their Vehicles or in the
immediate vicinity (immediately adjacent to the Vehicle) at all times while at the Airport.
(b) TNC Drivers shall not solicit, persuade or urge any person (by words, gestures, or
other form of communication) to use or hire any Commercial Vehicle Operator or TNC
Driver.
(c) TNC Drivers shall maintain a professional look and appearance and shall display
an identification badge (or the equivalent through a transportation network company's
digital application) which includes a photograph and the name of the TNC Driver and
the name of the TNC Driver's company at all times while offering or providing
transportation services at the Airport.
(d) TNC Drivers shall conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner
and treat members of the traveling public with the utmost respect at all times.
(1) TNC Drivers shall not intentionally obstruct the movement of any person or
Vehicle.
(2) TNC Drivers shall not use offensive, abusive, or obscene language, gestures, or
other forms of communication while at or on the Airport.
(3) TNC Drivers shall be fully familiar with the provisions of the Passenger Bill of
Rights and shall fully abide by the terms and requirements of the Passenger Bill of
Rights, except provisions regarding receipts, taximeters, and individual driver's permits
shall not be applicable to TNC Drivers.
16.37.025 Passenger loading and unloading.
(a) TNC Drivers shall only pick up passengers for hire at the Airport at a location or
locations approved by the Director of Aviation for passenger pick-up. .
(b) All TNC Driver vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. The exterior of
each vehicle shall be clean with a clear and visible Trade Dress. The vehicle interior
and trunk area shall be neat and clean.
(c) Each TNC Driver's vehicle operated at the Airport shall be subject to inspection by
the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel at any time to determine
compliance with these Rules and Regulations. Failure to pass any portion of the
inspection may result in the TNC Driver being prohibited from picking up and/or
dropping off passengers at the Airport until the discrepancies have been corrected to
the satisfaction of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel.
16.37.035 TNC Drivers on the AOA.
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TNC Drivers shall not operate within or on any Restricted Areas of the Airport.
16.37.040 Penalties.
The penalties for TNC Drivers who are determined by the Director of Aviation to be in
violation of these Rules and Regulations follow:
(a) Unsafe Vehicle.
(1) Suspension of privileges pending compliance.
(b) Minor violation (including, but not limited to, picking up passengers in
unauthorized areas, the TNC Driver not remaining in or adjacent to the TNC Driver's
Vehicle, soliciting, and loitering in the Airport Terminal Building) shall be subject to
administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code.
(c) Major violation (including, but not limited to, attempt to induce another to commit
an illegal act or violation of these Rules and Regulations, failure to obey a lawful order
of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel, offensive language,
gestures, failure to comply with the applicable provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights,
or other actions, or conduct that is discourteous or unprofessional) shall be subject to
administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code, except that the amount of
any fine thereof shall be two (2) times the amount specified in Section 1.06.040 of this
Code.
(d) Reckless driving, conviction of any criminal act committed at or on the Airport,
and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs shall include permanent
revocation of Airport pick-up privileges in addition to any penalty, fine, or punishment
authorized or allowed under any law.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2016.
ROBERT MOON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a
regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
City of Palm Springs, California
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EXHIBIT 1 Ate,-CA,LLO
1466 Merkel Street,4th Floor
San Frar)OW 0,CA 94103
September 29,2016
City of Palm Springs
1200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Patin Springs, CA 92262
Re: Transportation Network Companies
Dear City Attorney Holland,
Thank you for your questions about the background check process for Transportation Network
Companies (TNCs) in regards to Palm Springs International Airport. TNCs like Rasier-CA,LLC
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber)have already implemented a rigorous background check
process that ensures public safety without disadvantaging innocent Californians in need of
additional income.Additionally,this week Governor Brown signed AB 1289 which strengthens
the existing criminal background checks for TNCs statewide.
TNC Background Checks
Every person who wants to drive with Rasier-CA in California is required to undergo a
pre-screening process. The screening is performed on Rasier-CA's behalf by Checkr, a
third-party background check provider that is accredited by the National Association of
Professional Background Screeners. Potential drivers must provide detailed information,
including their full name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, a copy
of their driver's license,vehicle registration, insurance, and proof of a completed vehicle
inspection.Individuals who pass the driving history screen then undergo a national, state, and
local-level criminal history check that screens a series of national, state, and local databases
including the US Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website,' the PACER
database, and several different databases used to identify suspected terrorists. Checkr also runs
the applicant through a"Social Trace,"which reviews nationwide commercial data repositories
that include credit bureau data, subscription data, utilities data, shipping data, banking data, and
private employment screening data,to produce a comprehensive address history of the
individual.
Upon identifying a potential criminal record or just an address at which the applicant once lived,
Checkr sends an researcher to the relevant courthouse to find the full criminal record,if there is
one. Verifying potential criminal records at the source—the courthouse records—helps ensure
that Rasier-CA is checking the most up-to-date records.
'The sex offender registration information on the National Sex Offender Public Website is retrieved from individual
state databases.In California,pursuant to Penal Code§290.46,the information publicly available does not include
all registered sex offenders,and may not include all out-of-state sex offenders,depending on variations in state law.
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Fingerprint-based background checks
There are limited public safety benefits to requiring fingerprint-based background checks
because of the documented incompleteness and inaccuracies of the databases used for these
checks. Fingerprint-based background check systems suffer from several well-known flaws.
First,the databases are often incomplete, and may not indicate whether a person who was
arrested was ultimately charged, found innocent, or proven guilty. California records contain
final disposition information for only 57% of arrests(and that number drops to 42%for felony
charges)' Moreover,the FBI's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) is missing this
information in 51%of cases.' Because of these gaps in law enforcement databases, a
fingerprint-based background check can prevent individuals from finding work—even if they
were never convicted of a crime. In fact, a 2013 NELP report shows that 600,000 Americans
may be unfairly kept from a job due to faulty FBI records.
Second,these fingerprint-based databases were never intended to be used to determine
employment eligibility. When used for purposes outside of law enforcement investigations,
fingerprint-based background checks can have a discriminatory impact on communities of color.
And the statistics bear this out—for example, nearly 50%of African-American men are arrested
by age 23,compared to 38%of white males in the same age group.' Many of these
arrests—approximately one-third, even for the most serious felonies—never result in a
conviction.'
Criminal Background Checks v.Fingerprint-based Checks in CA
Criminal background checks begin by identifying the applicant. Rasier-CA/Checkr collect
numerous relevant documents to validate identity, compared to the CA DOJ, which relies on
fingerprints and basic identifiers alone in running a background check.
3 Orson Aguilar,Fingerprinting Lyft Drivers Hurls Disadvantaged Communities(Jul. 16, 2015),
httnd/ymm me ulynews com/opinion/ci_28484105/orson-aguilar-fingemrintina-lyft-drivers-hurts-disad
vantaged-communities.
' Ellen Nakashima,FBI Wants to Exempt Its Huge Fingerprint and Photo Database From Privacy
Protections(Jun. 1,2016)
https•//www washinetonl2ost com/world/national-securily/fbi-wants-to-exempt-its-
huve- r ¢,erpri - -pbot -database-from-privacyprotections/2016/05/31/6cicda04-244b-1ie6-8690-fl
4ca9de2972 story.html.
'Study:Half q(Black Males, 40 Percent of White Males Arrested by Age 13,EurekAlert! (Jan. 1,2014)
hh d/www eurekalert org/pub releases/2014-01/uosc-sho010314 php;see also Robert Brame,PhD,et
al., Cumulative Prevalence of Arrest From Ages 8 to 13 in a National Sample, Pediatrics(January 2012),
http://pediatrics.aapptiblications,org/content/129/l/21; Brad Heath,Racial Gap in U.S.Arrest Rates:
'Staggering Disparity,'USA Today(Nov. 19,2014),
http://www usatodav com/story/news/nation/20 1 411 1/1 8/ferguson-black-arrest-rates/19043207/
Ibid.
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Photograph ✓
Driver's License Number ✓
Geographic Area to Drive ✓
Driver's License ✓
Motor Vehicle Insurance Documentation ✓
Bank Account Information ✓
Fill Name ✓ ✓
Date of Birth ✓ ✓
Social Security Number ✓ ✓
Address ✓ ✓
Zip Code ✓ ✓
Fingerprint Image ✓
Rasier-CA's/Checkr's background checks then use the information collected to validate the
identity of the applicant and identify associated aliases in an outside address locator service
database ("Social Security Trace"). Using sophisticated algorithms to find matches and partial
matches, Checkr compares the name, date of birth, and Social Security number information in
this database with the information supplied by the applicant. Rasier-CA and Checkr also pull the
applicant's driving history from the California DMV to validate the applicant's driver's license
information.In contrast, the CA DOJ relies on a fingerprint image to draw any correlation. This
does not verify identity for the many individuals whose fingerprints have never been submitted
to a federal or state criminal database.
Social Security Trace ✓
California Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV") database ✓
Fingerprint Image ✓
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1466 Market Stock 4th Floc
San Frandeco,CA 94103
Rasier-CA/Checkr conducts a nationwide search to compile a list of places that the applicant
lived, worked, or had a criminal infraction record. The compiled location history provides a list
of leads for local courts where the applicant may have criminal records. The CA DO] skips this
step.
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Applicant's address ✓
Social Security Trace ✓
California Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV") database ✓
Multi-State, Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal Records (over 1,500 ✓
distinct criminal data repositories that contain over 30 million
records of criminal history information)
Commercial databases collecting: ✓
• Credit bureau data
• Subscription data
• Utilities data
• Shipping data
• Banking data
Multi-State, Multi-Jurisdictional Inmate Records ✓
Multi-State,Multi-Jurisdictional Warrant Records ✓
Rasier-CA/Checkr also checks whether an applicant appears on specialized lists that would
automatically disqualify them. The CA DOJ also skips this step.
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Sari Francisco.CA 94103
U.S. Department of Justice Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender ✓
Public Websiteb
National and International Caution Lists (including FBI's Most ✓
Wanted, the Interpol Most Wanted,the U.S.Drug Enforcement
Administration Most Wanted,the Office of Foreign Assets
Control Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons
list)
Public Access to Court Electronic Records ("PACER") database ✓
Both entities look for hits of criminal infractions in databases. As previously explained, Checkr
runs a multi-state, multi jurisdictional criminal records search to generate leads for its primary
source review of county criminal records. It also searches sex offender lists and national and
international caution lists to generate additional leads. By contrast,the CA DOJ checks its state
fingerprint-based database to generate a rap sheet with California criminal records. The CA DOJ
will also check the FBI fingerprint-based database,but only when it is specifically requested and
paid for. Relying solely on the CA DOJ and FBI databases is inadequate,however, as they lack
disposition information for around half of the arrest records. In contrast, Checkr does not rely on
criminal databases for its conclusions, but uses it to provide leads.
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Multi-State,Multi-Jurisdictional Criminal Records (Sample of ✓
over 1,500 Different Databases)
Multi-State,Multi-Jurisdictional Inmate Records ✓
Multi-State, Multi-Jurisdictional Warrant Records ✓
U.S. Department of Justice Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender ✓
Public Website
California Department of Justice Sex Offender Registry ✓
National and International Caution Lists (including FBI's Most ✓
s Real-time search of the databases of all fifty states,the District of Columbia,five U.S.territories,and
over one hundred Native American tribes. U.S. Dept. of Justice,Frequently Asked Questions, Using the
NSOPIV,hMs•//www Tisopw.goy/en/Home/FAO.
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Wanted lists, the Interpol Most Wanted Lists,the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration Most Wanted Lists, the Office of
Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated Nationals and
Blocked Persons list)
Public Access to Court Electronic Records("PACER") database ✓
California Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV") database ✓
California fingerprint-based database ✓
FBI fingerprint-based database (Interstate Identification Index) ✓
When specifically requested and paid for by the entity
Finally, at this point Rasier-CA/Checkr has completed its list of U.S. local jurisdictions that are
correlated to the individual compiled from identifiers supplied by the individual,the applicant's
location history search, and the applicant's criminal infractions search. Checkr next goes to the
county courthouses within each local jurisdiction on the list to find the primary source of any
conviction information, in the courthouse records. The chart below compares Checkr's search
with California DOJ's search at local courthouses:
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Every county in California in which a search revealed that the ✓
applicant lived or worked
Every county nationwide in which a search revealed that the ✓
applicant lived or worked
Every county in California in which a database contained a ✓ ✓t
criminal infraction
Every county nationwide in which a database contained a ✓ ✓t
criminal infraction
t Qr�y if a technician at the California DOJ believes an infraction hit within the
fingerprint-based databases is missing the f nal disposition information as apart of California
DOTS "genuine effort"policy, which is not publicly detailed.
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San Ftandaoo,CA 941C3
For years,TNCs have been conducting rigorous background checks that screen hundreds of
thousands of drivers each year,resulting in millions of safe rides and providing economic
opportunity for Californians. We look forward to working with the Palm Springs City Council to
provide safe,reliable rides to passengers at Palm Springs International Airport.
Sincerely,
Kellyn Blossom
California Public Policy Manager
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AB 1289 Assembly Bill—MAPTERED http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/asiWab 1251-1300/ab_128...
EXHIBIT 2
Assembly Bill No. 1289
CHAPTER 740
An act to add Section 5445.2 to the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
[Approved by Governor September 28, 2016. Filed with Secretary
of State September 28, 2016.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1289, Cooper. Transportation network companies: participating drivers: penalties.
(1) The Passenger Charter-party Carriers'Act defines a transportation network
company as an organization, whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or
other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for
compensation using an online-enabled platform to connect passengers with drivers using
their personal vehicles. A transportation network company is subject to regulation by the
Public Utilities Commission, which requires, among other things, a criminal background
check of each participating driver. A transportation network company is also required to
have a specified certificate or permit, as appropriate, from the commission, and is
subject to various other requirements. A violation of the act is generally a misdemeanor
and subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 or by
imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 3 months, or by both that fine and
imprisonment.
This bill would require a transportation network company to conduct, or have a 3rd
party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each participating
driver, as specified. The bill would prohibit a transportation network company from
contracting with, employing, or retaining a driver if he or she, among other things, is
currently registered on the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender
Public Website, has been convicted of any of certain terrorism-related felonies or a
violent felony, as defined, or, within the previous 7 years, has been convicted of any
misdemeanor assault or battery, any domestic violence offense, driving under the
Influence of alcohol or drugs, or any of a specified list of felonies.
The bill would additionally provide that a transportation network company that
violates, or fails to comply with, Its provisions Is subject to a penalty of not less than
$1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each offense.
(2) Existing law provides that an Investigative consumer reporting agency shall furnish
an investigative consumer report only under specified circumstances and, except as
specified, existing law also prohibits an investigative consumer reporting agency from
making or furnishing any investigative consumer report containing certain Items of
information, including, among other things, records of an arrest, indictment, information,
misdemeanor complaint, or conviction of a crime that, from the date of disposition,
release, or parole, antedates the report by more than 7 years.
This bill would, notwithstanding these provisions, authorize an investigative consumer
reporting agency to furnish an investigative consumer report to a transportation network
company about a person seeking to become a participating driver, regardless of whether
the participating driver is to be an employee or an independent contractor of the
transportation network company. The bill would provide that the prohibition on including
the criminal history information referenced above In an Investigative consumer report
does not apply to a report furnished to a transportation network company under these
provisions.
(3) Because a violation of the act is a crime, and this bill would expand the scope of
the act, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
(4) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and
school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish
procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified
reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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AB1289 Assembly Bill—CHAPTERED http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/15-16/bill/asnVab-1251-1300/ab_128.,.
SECTION 1. Section 5445.2 is added to the Public Utilities Code, to read:
5445.2. (a) (1) A transportation network company shall conduct, or have a third
party conduct, a local and national criminal background check for each participating
driver that shall include both of the following:
(A) A multistate and multijurisdiction criminal records locator or other similar
commercial nationwide database with validation.
(B) A search of the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public
Web site.
(2) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a
driver If he or she meets either of the following criteria:
(A) Is currently registered on the United States Department of Justice National Sex
Offender Public Web site.
(B) Has been convicted of any of the following offenses:
(i) A violent felony, as defined in Section 667.5 of the Penal Code,
(ii) A violation of Section 11413, 11418, 11418.5, or 11419 of the Penal Code.
(3) A transportation network company shall not contract with, employ, or retain a
driver If he or she has been convicted of any of the following offenses within the previous
seven years.
(A) Misdemeanor assault or battery.
(B) A domestic violence offense.
(C) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(D) A felony violation of Section 18540 of the Elections Code, or of Section 67, 68, 85,
86, 92, 93, 137, 138, 165, 518, 530, or 18500 of, subdivision (a) of Section 484 of,
subdivision (a) of Section 487 of, or subdivision (b) of Section 25540 of, the Penal Code.
(4) Paragraphs (2) and (3) shall apply regarding a conviction of any offense
committed In another jurisdiction that Includes all of the elements of any of the offenses
described or defined In those paragraphs.
(5) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent a transportation network
company from Imposing additional standards.
(b) A transportation network company that violates, or fails to comply with, this
section is subject to a penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more
than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each offense.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding Section 1786.12 of the Civil Code, an investigative consumer
reporting agency may furnish an investigative consumer report to a transportation
network company about a person seeking to become a participating driver, regardless of
whether the participating driver is to be an employee or an independent contractor of
the transportation network company.
(2) Paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 1786.18 of the Civil Code shall not
apply to an Investigative consumer report furnished to a transportation network company
pursuant to paragraph (1).
SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII
B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be Incurred by a local
agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or
infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or
infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the
definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California
Constitution.
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June 22, 2016
Mr. Robert Moon
Mayor
City of Palm Springs
3200 E. Taquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dear Mayor Moon,
SunLine Services Group (SSG) is a Joint Powers Authority established in the Coachella
Valley under the laws of the State of California. One of its functions is to regulate taxicab
operations.
We, like many other municipalities, have been confronted with the destabilizing impact
of Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and their effect on the local taxi industry.
The SunLine Board, Agency staff, Taxi Operators, and Franchise Owners, have worked
collaboratively to explore regulation changes, service delivery advances to improve
customer satisfaction, and other initiatives to prevent unnecessary advantages for
TNC's over Coachella Valley Taxis.
It has come to our attention that the Airport Commission and the City of Palm Springs is
considering allowing TNC providers to pick-up customers at the Airport and potential
plans to allow TNC's to stage in areas considered more strategic than the current Taxi
staging que or in the same vicinity as Taxis. SunLine CEO, Lauren Skiver appeared at
the June 15, 2016 Airport Commission meeting and expressed the perspective of the
SunLine Board on this issue. The Board has concerns over these proposed changes
and urges the City of Palm Springs to reconsider broadening TNC service at the Palm
Springs Airport.
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We support SRA and the Taxi Industry in working collaboratively to ensure that
passenger needs are met, safety at the Airport is maintained, and that decisions that
create an advantage for TNC's over Taxis are carefully considered.
Sincerely,
Kdsty F nklin, Chair
SunLine Services Group Board
Cc: Bob Elsner, Chairman
Palm Springs Airport Commission
Thomas Nolan, Executive Director
Palm Springs Airport
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From: Rick Singerman <singman7@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2016 10:29 AM
To: Citymanager- Mail Login
Subject: Good First Impressions
Dear Mr. David Ready,
As a resident of Palm Springs and a semi-retired Uber/Lyft driver,I am writing this letter out of concern for our most valuable resource,
tourism! Palm Springs has always been known as a welcoming and accommodating resort destination. But over the last 6 months or so,I
have been hearing more and more complaints from people who fly here for their vacations but can not get their Uber/Lyft after landing at the
airport. In other words,their first impression upon landing at their chosen get away destination is a distinctly negative one. The last thing
Palm Springs should want as a community that caters to tourists is a bad first impression by it's visiting guests.
A new young generation has made Palm Springs a choice destination once again. This is the same generation who has made Uber/Lyft so
widely popular all around the world. With all the new development taking place in downtown for the first time in over 20 years,our
beautiful desert destination will remain a premier destination for years to come' It would be to everyone's benefit to leave a good positive
first impression with our most valuable resource.
Richard Singerman
650 E. Palm Canyon Dr.#6
Palm Springs,CA 92264
310.909-6991
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Messages Received in Support of Lyft
DATE NAME TEL No. YES/NO COMMENTS
10/11/16 Megan Rosen (513) 222-7001 Yes
10/11/16 Joseph Ortega (760) 851-7911 Yes
10/11/16 Sydney Myers (951)440-0146 Yes
10/11/16 Kevin Radi (619) 944-4984 Yes
10/11/16 Norman Hasty (760)409-4559 Yes
10/12/16 John Lewis (760)464-8087 Yes
10/12/16 Barbara Saldano (760) 333-0924 Yes
10/12/16 Paul Gasoir (760) 774-2165 Yes
(Between the hours of 1.06 am and
1.28 am, a total of 17 calls were rec'd in
10/14/16 (All Drivers) Yes Ifavor of Lyft & Uber)
10/14/16 PSP Resident @ 8.57 am Yes
(Between the hours of 1.36 am and
1.50 am, a total of 10 calls were rec'd in
10/15/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/15/16 PS Resident @ 2.19 am Yes
10/15/16 Peter Cajun @ 4.49 pm Yes
(Between the hours of 1.13 am and
2.00 am, a total of 12 calls were rec'd in
10/16/16 (AII Drivers) Yes Ifavor of Lyft& Uber)
10/17/16 PS Resident @ 10.42 am Yes
10/18/16 Daniel Heist (760) 808-6201 Yes
(Between the hours of 1.26 am and
1.39 am, a total of 18 calls were rec'd in
10/19/16 (All Drivers) favor of Lyft& Uber)
10/19/16 Dennis Atwood @ 6.20 am Yes
(Between the hours of 11.32 am and
13.59 am, a total of 4 calls were rec'd in
10/19/16 (All Drivers) Yes favor of Lyft & Uber)
10/19/16 1 Michelle Gregg (442) 234-8338 Yes
10/19/16 Ricardo Garcia (909) 910-8168 Yes
10/19/16 Syedlmran Ahmed (951) 591-1407 Yes
10/19/16 Stephanie Bailey (760) 894-9188 Yes
10/19/16 Holly Smith (858) 442-4060 Yes
10/19/16 Sam Hieronymus (951) 675-9128 Yes
10/19/16 Will Huffor (619) 981-0007 Yes
10/19/16 ISteven Faye Yes
10/19/16 Crystal Cordell (951) 230-5100 Yes
10/19/16 Armand Davis (909) 636-4496 Yes
10/19/16 Edward kennedy (760) 992-4120 Yes
10/19/16 Michelle @ 1.14 pm Yes
10/19/16 Driver @ 12.04 Yes
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RE: Support of TNC Operations at the Pahn Springs htternadonal Airport
Dear Council Mennbers-
1 write to express my support for allowing Transportation Network Companies (fNCs)such as Lyft and
Uber to operate at Palm Springs International Airport.
Ensuring passengers and tom ists have an exceptional experience while visitin-our nvorld-class attractions
and travel destinations should be one of Palm Springs' top priorities.
TNCs provide safe,convenient and affordable transportation options for travelers, while providing an
economic opportunity for those seeking to earn extra income Limousine and taxi services already operate
at Palm Springs International Airport and travelers should have the Opportuuity to choose whichever
transportation option that best fit their needs. Airports across California, including San Francisco
International Airport and LAX, have already beneiitted from increased revenues and more satisfied
customers.
Further, this year I supported AB 1289, which was signed into law, and requires ITIC driver background
checks, including multistate record checks and a search of the United States Department of JUSUCcC
:National Sex Offender Public website, while avoiding unnecessary requirements that would slow
innovation. This measure ensures that tourist visiting Palm Springs are safe while exploring our city,
For these reasons, I urge your support in expanding these much-needed transportation options to Palm
Springs international Airport.
Sincerely,
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CHAD MAYES
Assembly Republican Leader
42ND Assembly District
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Internet Association RECEIYED
STY OF PALM SPRING
2116 OCT 19 PM 5: 21
October 19, 2016
JAMES THOHrst �,
The Honorable Robert Moon CITY CLERK
City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs,CA 92262
RE: Internet Association Support of TNC Operations at the Palm Springs International Airport
Dear Mayor Moon,
The Internet Association urges your support regarding the expansion of consumer transportation
options at the Palm Springs International Airport. Allowing Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)to
operate at local airports has provided cities across the country the opportunity to offer safe, affordable
options to local consumers and visitors alike.
Not only will the traveling public benefit from increased choice and affordability, but through the
inclusion of TNCs, PSP would also realize an entirely new stream of revenue. TNCs are already permitted
at numerous California airports, including SFO, LAX and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, and they
continue to work closely with airports on new state-of-the-art technologies that help with traffic flow
and management.
Airports like PSP also gain from innovative ridesharing technologies that improve transportation quality
and safety. For example,TNCs pioneered the two-way rating system for drivers and passengers,which
includes automated reviews of low-rated riders and drivers. This directly results in greater quality and
accountability. Additionally,the use of GPS technology, cashless payments, and detailed trip receipts
enhances transparency, security and overall quality.
For these reasons and more,the Internet Association is pleased to urge your support of expanding
transportation options at PSP to include TNCs. Ayes'vote ensures consumers will have access to more
affordable, sustainable, and convenient ground transportation options.
Should you have any questions about our position, please don't hesitate to contact me at(916)498-
3316, or callahan@internetassociation•org.
Sincerely,
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Robert Callahan
Executive Director for California
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October 12, 2016
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Palm Springs Cit Council CHAIRMAN OF
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3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 9226 Tim Ellis
RE: SUPPORT FOR RIDESHARING AT PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT VICE CHAIRMAN
Dear Mayor and Council Members: Robert Hunt
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On behalf of the PS Resorts Board of Directors, we are writing to express Vincent Bucci
our strong support for transportation network companies (TNCs)to pick-up TREASURER
passengers at the Palm Springs Airport. Our support is consistent with our
mission to create,foster, and enhance events, attractions, and activities that
will attract visitors to Palm Springs and promote Palm Springs as a premier destination.
As you know, Palm Springs is a popular go-to tourist destination and receives visitors from all
over the world, translating into hundreds of thousands of airport passengers annually.
According to City reports, there have been over 1.2 million passengers that have utilized our
airport just in 2016 alone. However, it is not just visitors, but also residents that depend on our
airport for easy travel.
Ridesharing has become not only popular, but also commonplace. It provides an additional,
cost-effective option for residents and tourists to get around our community including our
restaurants, hotels, and hot spots.
We encourage the City Council not to require discriminatory regulations on TNCs, but rather
level the playing field by reducing unnecessary burdens on taxi similar to the actions taken by
San Jo and San Diego. Allowing TNCs to pick up at the airport without unnecessary
addKiCha
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Taxi versus
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Network Company
REGULATION
• Transportation Network Company
— Regulated by CPUC
— Zero Tolerance Policy. No requirement to conduct any drug
or alcohol testing
— Driver Training Program. Mandatory participation not
required
— 7x7 Executive Transportation conducts web based training.
Cost is passed on to driver's
— Background Checks by name and social security number.
Must be "national'. Not through FBI database.
— Driver's License checked quarterly. No requirement to enroll
in DMV employer pull notice program
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REGULATION
• TAXI
— Regulated by SSG Ordinance 2016-01 as required
by Government Code section 53075.5
— GC 53075.5 does not require background checks
— GC 53075.5 requires local authority to protect
public health, safety and welfare
— SSG requires DOJ based background check
pursuant to public health, safety and welfare
protection requirement
— SSG requires enrollment in Employer Pull Notice
Program
• REGULATION
• TAXI cont.
— SSG requires drug and alcohol testing
• Upon initial hiring
• Annually when renewing driver's permit
• Reasonable suspicion testing
• Monthly random testing
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• TNC Drivers:
— Must possess a valid California Driver's License
— Must be 21 years of age
— Must submit one (1 ) year of driving history
— Must pass a "national" criminal background check
including the National Sex Offender Database and
must use the drivers name and Social Security
number
— Must pass initial and quarterly driver's license
checks
— Must use their own vehicle
• TAXI DRIVERS
— Must possess a valid California Driver's
License
— Must be 18 years of age
— Must submit most recent 10 years of driving
history
— Must pass initial Drug and Alcohol testing
— Must pass DOJ based background check
including a search of the National Sex
Offender Database
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• Taxi Fees TNC Fees
— $.50 per ride surcharge — $1,000 application fee
— $600 vehicle permit — $100 renewal fee, every
— $600 annual fee per three years
vehicle — Pay .33%of gross
— $0 new permit for California revenues, plus a
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compliant vehicle the CPUC on a quarterly
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— $90 New driver permit — $50 Permit renewal
— $20 Live scan — $95 Annual Drug and
— $95 Initial Drug and Alcohol test and
Alcohol test and inclusion in the
inclusion in the random test pool
random test pool
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TNC DRIVER FEES
• NONE
TAXI INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
• $1 ,000,000 injury or death any one accident or
occurrence
• $1,000,000 injury or destruction of property any one
accident or occurrence
• $1,000,000 combined single limits of liability for primarily
bodily injury and primary property damage
• $1,000,000 Employer's liability
• Insurance provider must have an A- or better Best
Insurance Rating
• Must indemnify SSG
• Workers' Compensation insurance as per required by
state
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TNC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
• TNC's have a "three period" insurance system
• Period one: $50,000 death and personal injury per
person, $100,000 death and personal injury per incident,
$30,000 property damage, $200,000 in excess coverage
• Period two: $1,000,000 death, personal injury and
property damage
• Period three: $1,000,000 death, personal injury and
property damage, $1,000,000 uninsured motorist
• No requirement as to the rating of the insurance provider
• Workers' Compensation insurance as per required by
state
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DRUG TESTING SERVICES
Positive Drug Findings 2015 Taxis Limos TNC
Taxi Drivers 1 :640 Drivers Test Positive for Drugs
Limo drivers 1 :200 Test Positive for Drugs
General Public TNC 1 : 5 to 1 : 10 Positive for Drugs
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Van Nuys CA 91411
800 243 7669
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companies regulated by the FAA FTA FMCSA as well
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8380 random tests on taxi drivers. 13 drivers had random test positives.
The rate of positivity was .0015 in working drivers.
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marijuana ,cocaine, opiates, or other illicit drugs.
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The positive limo and taxi cab drivers were immediately removed from the pool and were not
allowed to transport riders.
488 PreEmployment tests 3 Positive drivers who did not work
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TRUCK DRIVERS 2015
• 2358 random tests 19 positive
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• 3193 pre Employment 37 positive
One in 87 Truck drivers applying for a job was
positive for illicit drugs
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FAA EXPERIENCE 2015
• Pre Employment 1314 Positive 12
• Random 1327 Positive
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IN RIDESHARE TNC DRIVERS IS
ONE INSTO 1 : 10
Using these National Institute of Drug Abuse Statistics we can infer that the rate
of drug use in the general population is 25 to 8 per cent percent. This means that
roughly 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 Rideshare drivers can have a positive drug
test.
This compares to 1 in 640 taxi drivers and 1 in 200 limo drivers
These numbers are realistic because in the trucking industry in 1989, 18
percent of commercial drivers had a positive finding. The Federal Motor
Safety Administration, who regulates truck drivers, has released numbers
that have shown the rate of positive drug test in this population has fallen to
less than 1 driver in 100 which compares to Norton Medical Experience
The rate of fatalities in commercial regulated drivers has fallen more than
80 percent for every one million miles they drive
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Rideshare Driver Requirements in
New York City
The City of New York has 15000 taxis and 15000
Rideshare drivers.
1 . Rideshare drivers in New York City follow New York
City Taxi Commission rules.
2. Rideshare drivers DO drug testing required by the
City of New York Taxi Commission.
3. Rideshare drivers HAVE commercial plates.
4. Rideshare drivers in New York City HAVE
commercial insurance.
5.Why? If Rideshare drivers do not follow New York
City Taxi Commission Rules their cars are impounded.
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Rate of Fatalities For Every One Million
Miles Driven By Commercial Truck Drivers
Has Fallen 80%
Drug Testing Does Work
The rate of fatalities for every one million miles driven by commercial drivers has fallen
80% since the federal government mandated drug testing. 1wo of drivers before used
drugs; now less than 1% of truck drivers are found positive.
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Psychotherapeuhcs 65
Cocaine 5
Hallucinogens 17
Inhalants 05
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opiates such as oxycontin leading to opiate addiction
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