What about my vehicle?
A TNO Vehicle shall:
Have a permit from the Commission
authorizing its operation;
Have a manufacturer’s rated seating
capacity of no more than eight
passengers including the driver;
Not exceed more than 10 model years
age, except as provided in the Code of
Maryland Regulations;
Comply with all required insurance,
equipment and minimum safety
standards;
At all times while engaged on the TNC
platform, display a TNC identification
conforming to the Code of Maryland
Regulations.
Note: A TNO whose application is pending
before the Commission is authorized to
operate their TNO vehicle on a provisional
basis until the Commission makes a decision
on the application.
Operating Requirements:
Never transport passengers unless the ride
was requested through the TNC’s app.
Street hails are not permitted.
Only accept payment of fares through the
TNC app.
Obey all traffic laws and only use the app in
a manner consistent with the law.
Comply with all applicable laws regarding
nondiscrimination against passengers or
potential passengers.
You must notify your TNC immediately if
you refuse to transport a passenger after
accepting the ride request.
Comply with all applicable laws relating to
accessibility.
Do not solicit an individual at Baltimore
Washington International/ Thurgood
Marshall Airport unless authorized.
Immediately notify each TNC for which you
drive of any event that may disqualify you
from service, including a change in your
vehicle’s registration status; the revocation,
cancellation, suspension, or restriction of
your driver’s license; a change in your
vehicle’s insurance coverage; a moving
violation; or a criminal arrest, plea or
conviction.
QUESTIONS?
For all questions please contact the
Transportation Division of the Maryland
Public Service Commission at 410-767-8128.
Please refer to the Public Utilities Article
Title 10 and the Code of Maryland
Regulations 20.95 for all laws and
regulations pertaining to “operating a
vehicle for hire” in Maryland.
Maryland Public Service Commission
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-6806
Phone: (410) 767-8000
Toll Free: (800) 492-0474
MDRS (TTY/Voice): (800) 735-2258
www.psc.state.md.us