# 53 Pa.C.S. § 57A02: License required

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A02

## Section

- **Citation:** 53 Pa.C.S. § 57A02
- **Heading:** License required
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 53 / Chapter 57 / Section 57A02

## Text

(a) General rule.--No person shall engage in the business of a transportation network company without a license issued by the authority under this chapter.

(b) Personal vehicle prohibited.--No personal vehicle shall be used to provide transportation network service in the city except by a driver affiliated with a transportation network company licensed by the authority under this chapter.

(c) Exception.--A personal vehicle operated by a driver affiliated with a company operating in this Commonwealth pursuant to a license issued by the Public Utility Commission or with a company that authorizes drivers to operate in any other municipality, state or other political subdivision may come into the city to discharge passengers whose trip originated outside of the city.

(d) Regulatory jurisdiction.--The authority shall have exclusive regulatory jurisdiction over transportation network service originating in the city and may adopt rules and regulations as authorized under section 57A21(c) (relating to enforcement and rules and regulations). The authority is empowered to issue, suspend, cancel or revoke transportation network company licenses or issue an order requiring disqualification of a driver in accordance with section 57A19 (relating to penalties). The authority shall be authorized to inspect, audit and investigate any records of the transportation network company as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter in accordance with section 57A18 (relating to records and reports). Information disclosed to the authority under this chapter shall be exempt from disclosure to a third person, including through a request submitted under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.

## Nearby sections

- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A01.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A02 License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A02.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A03 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A03.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A04 Qualifications for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A04.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A05 License issuance and appeal of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A05.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A06 License enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A06.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A06.1 Appeals generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A06.1.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A07 Insurance requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A07.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A08 Vehicle ownership and standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A08.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A09 Vehicle inspections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A09.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A10 Distinctive signage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A10.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A11 Transportation network service accessibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A11.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A12 Transportation network company drivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A12.md)
- [53 Pa.C.S. § 57A13 Intoxicating substance policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T53_C57_S57A13.md)

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