The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Department" means the department of licensing.

(2) "Digital network" means any online-enabled application, website, or system offered or used by a transportation network company that enables the prearrangement of rides between drivers and passengers.

(3) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.

(4) "Driver" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.

(5) "Network services" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.

(6) "Passenger" means an individual who uses a digital network to connect with a driver in order to obtain a prearranged ride in the driver's transportation network company vehicle. A person may use a digital network to request a prearranged ride on behalf of a passenger.

(7) "Prearranged ride" has the same meaning provided in RCW 48.177.005.

(8) "Transportation network company" has the meaning provided in RCW 49.46.300.

(9) "Transportation network company vehicle" has the same meaning as "personal vehicle" in RCW 48.177.005.