PDFWAC 296-17A-1408

Passenger transportation network companies.

This classification is for reporting TNC drivers for all dispatch platform time and passenger platform time.
Applies to:
Businesses providing passenger transportation to others, including:
• Transportation network companies as defined in Title 49 RCW. Special reporting and coverage requirements in WAC 296-17-35205.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
• Operation of the vehicle;
• Loading/unloading passengers' luggage;
• Assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle.
Exclusions:
• Businesses that employ taxi or for-hire drivers as defined under either chapter 81.72 or 46.72 RCW; and WAC 296-17-35205, which describes special reporting. Classified in 1401;
• Taxi or for-hire drivers as defined under either chapter 81.72 or 46.72 RCW, and who own their own vehicles or who lease vehicles from others; and elect optional coverage as provided by RCW 51.32.030 and as defined in WAC 296-17-31007. Classified in 1401;
• Businesses that operate ambulance services are classified in 1405;
• Businesses that operate cabulance and paratransit services exclusively are classified in 1404;
• Dispatchers with no other job duties may be classified separately in 4904; and
• Businesses engaged in maintenance/repair of vehicles report maintenance/repair worker hours are classified separately in 3411.
Special note: If all conditions are met for the general reporting rules about standard exception employees, classification 4904 may be assigned.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.32.053. WSR 24-24-045, s 296-17A-1408, filed 11/26/24, effective 1/1/25.]