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Transportation Network Company (TNC)

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a ridesourcing service (also known as ride hailing) that provides prearranged and on-demand transportation services for compensation connecting drivers of personal vehicles with passengers. Smartphone mobile applications are used for bookings ratings (for both drivers and passengers) and electronic payment. TNCs can offer a variety of vehicle types including sedans, sport utility vehicles, vehicles with car seats, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and vehicles where the driver can assist older or disabled passengers (17).

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