INTERIM. 2016 Comprehensive Ride Share Texas Report.

What entity produced a ride share report? Texas A&M Transportatin Institute

What are the report highlights?

• Defines ride share or transportation network companies
• Defines the 5 Servies ride share provides:
  • ride sourcing
  • ride splitting
  • car pooling
  • taxi/car service
  • other: food delivery, courier, helicopter…
• Lays out the 6 state policy areas that cover transportation network companies:
  •   Permits and fees.
  •   Insurance and financial responsibility.
  •   Driver and vehicle requirements.
  •   Operational requirements.
  •   Passenger protections.
  •   Data reporting.
  •   Regulatory and rule-making authority. 
• Explains the 26 municipal ride share policies in Texas
• Findings: The 5 Policy Issues
  •   Ensuring safety and security for drivers, travelers, and pedestrians.
  •   Understanding the evolving role of technology and technology platforms in transportation provision.
  •   Integrating on-demand transportation options into mobility plans and programs.
  •   Managing transportation goals such as congestion reduction, air quality control, and expansion of mobility and accessibility.
  •   Addressing equity concerns about access to transportation services by those who do not have smartphones or credit cards.