The bill amends Alaska's transportation laws to establish minimum compensation standards for drivers of transportation network companies (TNCs). It mandates that TNC drivers receive at least 90 percent of the fare charged to riders for prearranged rides. Additionally, if a driver travels more than 10 miles from their initial acceptance of a ride request to the rider's pickup location, the TNC must compensate the driver for both the distance traveled and the time spent, using the IRS's optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles and at least the state minimum wage for time.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that gratuities from riders cannot be counted towards the required compensation that TNCs must pay their drivers. This legislation aims to ensure fair pay for drivers, particularly in cases where they must travel significant distances to pick up riders or return to their original location after dropping off a rider.

Statutes affected:
HB0305A, AM HB 305, introduced 02/13/2026: