Cal. Public Utilities Code § 5431

For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a)“Participating driver” or “driver” means any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers.

(b)“Personal vehicle” means a vehicle that is used by a participating driver to provide prearranged transportation services for compensation that meets all of the following requirements:

(1)Has a passenger capacity of eight persons or less, including the driver.

(2)Is owned, leased, rented for a term that does not exceed 30 days, or otherwise authorized for use by the participating driver.

(3)Meets all inspection and other safety requirements imposed by the commission.

(4)Is not a taxicab or limousine.

(c)“Transportation network company” means an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle.

(d)“Transportation network company insurance” means a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a driver’s use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company’s online-enabled application or platform.

(e)“Zero-emission vehicle” has the same meaning as in Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.