Public Hearing for Amended TNC Regulations (DPU 26-90)

The Department of Public Utilities is conducting two hybrid public hearings to receive comments on proposed revisions to the Transportation Network Companies (TNC) regulations. The amended regulations will change the DPU’s Suitability Standard for TNC Drivers to promote the safe, equitable, and efficient administration of driver suitability determinations. In addition, TNC Deactivation Review, and electrification of vehicles operate by drivers. More information on the proposed regulation changes can be found below and in the DPU File Room. 

The first public hearing will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. virtually over Zoom and in-person at One South Station, Third Floor, Large Hearing Room, Boston, MA 02110. For audio-only access to the hearings, attendees can dial-in at 646-558-8656 (not toll free) and then enter Meeting ID# 816 3176 5167. If you plan on providing comments, please send an email by Friday, May 29, 2026 to Zachary.caunter@mass.gov with your name, email, and mailing address. This hearing will be conducted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese. To request interpretation and/or translation in an additional language, please send an email to dpu.ej@mass.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. 

The second public hearing will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. virtually over Zoom and in-person at the Lawrence Public Library, Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. For audio-only access to the hearings, attendees can dial-in at 646-558-8656 (not toll free) and then enter Meeting ID# 834 5830 1524. If you plan on providing comments, please send an email by Friday, May 29, 2026 to Zachary.caunter@mass.gov with your name, email, and mailing address. This hearing will be conducted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese. To request interpretation and/or translation in an additional language, please send an email to dpu.ej@mass.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. 

Any person interested in commenting on this matter may submit written comments no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, June 1, 2026. Written comments may be sent by email to dpu.efiling@mass.gov and Zachary.caunter@mass.gov.  Please note that in the interest of transparency any comments will be posted to our website as received and without redacting personal information, such as addresses, telephone numbers, or email addresses.  As such, consider the extent of information you wish to share when submitting comments.  The Department strongly encourages public comments to be submitted by email.  If, however, a member of the public is unable to send written comments by email, a paper copy may be sent to Peter A. Ray, Secretary, Department of Public Utilities, One South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110.