Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-1011

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Definitions

Official statutory text

As used in the Oklahoma Transportation Network Company Services

Act:

1. "Digital network" means any online-enabled application,

software, website or system offered or utilized by a TNC that

enables the prearrangement of rides with TNC drivers;

2. "Personal vehicle" means a vehicle that is used by a TNC

driver in connection with providing prearranged rides and is:

a. owned, leased or otherwise authorized for use by the

TNC driver, and

b. not a taxicab, limousine, or other similar for-hire

vehicle of a motor carrier service;

3. "Prearranged ride" means the provision of transportation by

a driver to a rider, beginning when a driver accepts a ride

requested by a rider through a digital network controlled by a

transportation network company, continuing while the driver

transports a requesting rider, and ending when the last requesting

rider departs from the personal vehicle. A prearranged ride does

not include shared expense carpool or vanpool arrangements or

transportation provided using a taxi, limousine, or other for-hire

vehicle pursuant to state law;

4. "Transportation network company (TNC)" means a business

entity licensed pursuant to this act and operating in Oklahoma that

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uses a digital network or software application service to connect

passengers to transportation network company services provided by

transportation network company drivers. A TNC does not provide

taxicab, limousine, or other similar for-hire motor carrier service.

A TNC shall not be deemed to control, direct or manage the personal

vehicles or participating drivers that connect to its digital

network, except where agreed to by written contract. Further, a

transportation network company shall not include an individual,

corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity

solely arranging nonemergency medical transportation for individuals

qualifying for Medicaid or Medicare pursuant to a contract with a

governmental entity or managed care organization;

5. "Transportation network company driver (TNC driver)" means

an individual who:

a. receives connections to potential passengers and

related services from a TNC in exchange for payment of

a fee to the TNC, and

b. uses a personal vehicle to provide prearranged rides

to passengers upon connection through a digital

network controlled by a TNC in return for compensation

or payment of a fee; and

6. "Transportation network company passenger (TNC passenger)"

means an individual or persons who use a digital network to connect

with a TNC driver who provides prearranged rides to the passenger in

the driver's personal vehicle between points chosen by the

passenger.

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