The bill S. 918 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 58-23-1610, which pertains to definitions relevant to the Transportation Network Company Act. The amendments include a revised definition of "personal vehicle," clarifying that it is a vehicle used by a transportation network company driver for providing a prearranged ride, which must be owned, leased, or authorized for use by the driver and cannot be classified as a taxi, charter bus, charter limousine, or for-hire vehicle. Additionally, the bill states that a personal vehicle may be registered or licensed as a charter limousine but is not required to be.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definition of "prearranged ride" to specify that it encompasses the transportation provided by a transportation network company driver to a rider, starting from the acceptance of a ride request through a digital network until the rider exits the vehicle. It explicitly excludes shared expense carpool or vanpool arrangements, as well as transportation services provided by taxis, limousines, or other for-hire vehicles under specific regulatory certificates. The bill also clarifies that it does not cover services related to nonemergency medical transportation for Medicaid or Medicare recipients. This act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
02/11/2026: 58-23-1610
Latest Version: 58-23-1610