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Technical Session on TNC Rulemaking (DPU 26-90)

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Address

One South Station, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02111
Directions

Overview

The Department is conducting two in-person technical sessions to discuss matters related to its Rulemaking to amend certain Transportation Network Companies (TNC) regulations. The first technical session will focus on continued stakeholder discussion on TNC electrification requirements, and the second technical session will focus on rideshare driver onboarding and suitability. For a detailed agenda of the topics that will be discussed, please see below. 

The public is welcome to observe the proceedings and interested stakeholders are welcome to participate. The second technical session will take place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 1 South Station, 3rd Floor Hearing Room, Boston, MA 02110. For interpretation requests, please email Zachary.caunter@mass.gov and dpu.ej@mass.gov. 

For any questions regarding the matter, please contact zachary.caunter@mass.gov.   

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks
  • Status of Bargaining
  • Driver Suitability Items
    • Presentation by Stakeholders (if applicable)
    • Discussion of Updates to Driver Onboarding Requirements, Including Data Collection and Driver Training
  • Driver Deactivation Reporting and Internal TNC Appeal Minimum Standards 
  • Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Additional Resources

DPU 26-90 Hearing Officer Memo, Open PDF file, 231.35 KB (English, PDF 231.35 KB)

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