Transportation network companies accessibility requirement and appropriation

SF 1111 requires transportation network companies (like Uber or Lyft) operating in Minnesota to make vehicles wheelchair accessible and adopt specific nondiscrimination policies. It mandates a 15-cent surcharge per inaccessible ride (paid monthly by companies), with funds going to a dedicated wheelchair-accessible vehicle services account. Companies must ensure digital networks are accessible by January 1, 2026, and submit annual reports detailing wheelchair-accessible ride availability, denials, and service improvements. The bill also prohibits additional fees for service animals or companions and requires clear fare displays before ride confirmation. These provisions directly affect ride-hailing companies and aim to improve mobility access for people with disabilities.