Sec. 2. Definitions
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In this Act: The term accessible vehicle for hire means a vehicle used in a demand responsive system by private entities to provide non-fixed route transportation service, including taxi service and transportation network operator vehicles, which— is designed to enable persons who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices to be transported, and to remain in their wheelchairs or other mobility devices if they so choose; and affords independent access for people with disabilities to all in-vehicle functions generally available to other passengers in such vehicles, including credit card payment devices.
The term accessible passenger car means a passenger car that is designed to enable persons who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices as a result of a significant mobility impairment— to independently enter and exit the car via a ramp, lift, or similar device that permits access to the driver’s seat, while remaining in a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, or other mobility device; to safely store a wheelchair or other mobility device in the car, if desired; and to independently operate the car, including through using hand controls or other optional modifications.
The term accessible taxi vehicle means an accessible vehicle for hire operated by a taxi company or other company that provides immediate service through on-street hailing or on-demand dispatch by telephone or electronic means. The term Administration means the Federal Transit Administration. The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. The term discriminatory terms or conditions includes— denial of participation (as described in section 302(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12182(b)(1)(A)(i) )); participation in an unequal benefit (as described in section 302(b)(1)(A)(ii) of such Act); the imposition or application of eligibility criteria described in section 302(b)(2)(A)(i) of such Act; a failure to make reasonable accommodations in policies, practices, or procedures (as described in section 302(b)(2)(A)(ii) of such Act); imposing a surcharge for the use of an accessible taxi or an accessible for-hire vehicle by a person with a disability; and failing to permit an individual with a disability with his service animal.
The term for hire transportation company means a public or private entity operating a demand responsive system, including a taxi service, a transportation network company, or other public or private entity providing transportation or access to non-fixed route transportation services. The term passenger car has the meaning given the term passenger automobile in section 32901(a) of title 49, United States Code. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. The term transportation network company means a company that uses a digital network, a software application, or other means to connect a passenger to transportation network services provided by a transportation network operator.
The term transportation network operator means an individual who operates a motor vehicle that is— owned or leased by the individual; not licensed as a taxi or other public vehicle for hire; and used to provide services through a transportation network or transportation network company.
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