For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY OR TNC. A licensed entity operating in the City of Galena pursuant to state and city requirements that uses a digital network or software application service
to connect passengers to transportation services arranged by the passenger using the TNC's digital network. A TNC is not deemed to own, control, operate, or manage the vehicles used by TNC drivers and is not a taxicab association or for-hire vehicle owner.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY AGENT, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK AGENT, OR TNC AGENT. Any person who represents the TNC in financial matters and operates a place of business on behalf of the TNC in the city. An agent is not required to be a driver.
TRANSPORT NETWORK COMPANY DRIVER OR TNC DRIVER. An individual who operates a motor vehicle that the individual owns, leases, or is otherwise authorized to use to provide TNC services.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES OR TNC SERVICES. The transportation of a passenger between points chosen by the passenger and prearranged with a TNC driver through the use of a digital network or software application provided by the TNC. TNC services shall begin when a TNC driver accepts a transportation request received through the TNC's digital network or software application. Services continue through the transportation of the passenger and end when the passenger has completely exited the TNC driver's vehicle. This service is not a taxicab as defined by the Galena Code of Ordinances.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY VEHICLE, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK VEHICLE, OR TNC VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle used in the performance of TNC services.
(Ord. O-20.06, passed 3-11-20; Ord. O.20.13, passed 7-13-20)