HB 18 — Maryland
Transportation Network Companies - Transportation Network Operators - Minimum Payments for Passenger Trips
Requiring a transportation network company to pay operators, after July 1, 2026, and for any passenger trip originating in the State, $1.66 per mile and $0.40 per minute, an additional $1.18 per mile for an operator using a wheelchair accessible vehicle, at least $5.00 for any passenger trip, and at least 80% of any cancellation fee charged by a transportation network company; and adjusting the minimum amount paid per mile and per minute by inflation each year.
Latest action: Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m. · Jan 19, 2026
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Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Oct 31, 2025 · House of Delegates
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Jan 14, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Jan 19, 2026 · House of Delegates
Sponsored by Joe Vogel
No recorded floor votes yet.
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