REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK TO REGULATE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES UNDER THE MOTOR CARRIER LAW.

This House Resolution asks Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Public Utilities Commission to create a plan for regulating ride-sharing companies under the state's existing Motor Carrier Law. The bill targets transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, which currently operate without the same regulations as traditional taxi services. The agencies must develop a regulatory framework and submit their findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the end of 2026. This resolution does not immediately change laws but directs officials to study how to apply current safety and operational rules to modern ride-sharing platforms.