A. “Transportation network company” or “TNC” means an entity that uses a digital network to connect passengers to TNC drivers who use personal vehicles to transport passengers for compensation between geographical points chosen by the passenger.

B. “Digital network” means an Internet-enabled platform or application used to connect passengers with TNC drivers.

C. “TNC driver” means an individual who uses a personal vehicle to provide transportation services arranged through a TNC’s digital network.

D. “TNC vehicle” means a personal vehicle used by a TNC driver to provide transportation services arranged through a TNC’s digital network.

E. “Operate a TNC in the city of Lacey” means a TNC uses its digital network to connect a TNC driver to a passenger for a trip originating in the city of Lacey.

F. “Operate as a TNC driver in the city of Lacey” means a TNC driver accepts a trip request over a TNC’s digital network that originates in the city of Lacey.

G. “Person” means any natural person of either sex, firms, corporations, partnerships and associations either acting by themselves or by servant, agent or employee. The singular shall include the plural and the masculine pronoun shall include the feminine and neuter.

H. “Director” means the director of finance for the city. (Ord. 1489 §2 (part), 2016).