Cal. Public Utilities Code § 5431 : California Public Utilities Code — Regulation Of Related Businesses By The Public Utilities Commission — Charter-Party Carriers Of Passengers — Transportation Network Companies — Definitions Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) As used in this article, a "transportation network company" is an organization, including, but not limited to, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietor, or any other entity, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers with drivers using a personal vehicle. (b) As used in this article, "participating driver" or "driver" is any person who uses a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers. (c) As used in this article, "transportation network company insurance" is a liability insurance policy that specifically covers liabilities arising from a driver's use of a vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform. Ca. Pub. Util. Code § 5431 Added by Stats 2014 ch 389 (AB 2293),s 1, eff. 1/1/2015.