{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"5431.5","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 5431.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901. - 5513.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers [5351. - 5450.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Transportation Network Companies [5430. - 5450.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-2/chapter-8/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 701, Sec. 2.   (SB 1376)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>In addition to the definitions provided in Section <a href=\"/puc/5431\">5431</a>, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) “Access provider” means an organization or entity that directly provides, or contracts with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.</p><p>(b) “Wheelchair accessible vehicle” or “WAV” means a vehicle equipped with a ramp or lift capable of transporting nonfolding motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility devices.</p>","text":"In addition to the definitions provided in Section 5431, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Access provider” means an organization or entity that directly provides, or contracts with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. (b) “Wheelchair accessible vehicle” or “WAV” means a vehicle equipped with a ramp or lift capable of transporting nonfolding motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility devices.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/transportation-network-companies-5431-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}