The state House recently passed legislation that would bring all transportation network companies (TNCs) under the same assessment structure when operating in Philadelphia.
Assessments cover the cost of enforcing and regulating transportation services laws.
The bill would change the way the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) assesses certificated limousine operators in Philadelphia and at Philadelphia International Airport from a per-vehicle charge to a percentage of a limousine operator’s gross revenues.
The bill also would require the PPA to maintain separate accounts for limousines and taxicabs to increase transparency and ensure the regulatory funds of one entity are not mixed or used for the other.
Limousines and taxis operating outside the city currently pay a regulatory assessment based on their gross revenues.
“My legislation would ensure all ground transportation operators are assessed equally, ensuring a fair and predictable assessment process for all taxis, TNCs and limousines operating within the Commonwealth,” Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), who sponsored House Bill 2473, said.
PPA had said its TNC regulatory budgets are unable to properly safeguard the public.
Between 2012 and 2017, more than $77.9 million in potential revenue for the School District of Philadelphia was lost, according to a recent audit of the PPA.
The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.