Amalgamated Transit Union International
UnionSupport
Drug and alcohol testing
Tnc taxicab exemption
Guidance: Policy Statement; Applicability of Drug and Alcohol Testing Program to Transportation Network Companies
FTA-2024-0020-0001Notice
Comments
799
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Deadline
Closed on Feb 14, 2025
Closed Feb 14, 2025
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
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0% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Guidance: Policy Statement; Applicability of Drug and Alcohol Testing Program to Transportation Network Companies
- Posted
- Dec 30, 2024
- Comment period
- Dec 30, 2024 – Feb 14, 2025
- FR Doc
- 2024-30966
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
What the public is saying — stance, who's commenting, and the issues they raise.
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Stance breakdown
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Net support
Support342Oppose342Other115
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is 0% across organic comments.
Who commented
Breakdown by commenter type.
Union
3
Individual
715
Government
25
Trade association
7
Advocacy
12
Business
31
Other
6
Comments over time
Weekly arrivals, stacked by stance.
Posted Dec 30, 2024Deadline Feb 14, 2025
Dec 30Jan 20Feb 10Mar 3Nov 17Mar 9
Support342Oppose342Other114
Support × commenter type
How each type splits across stance.
Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
42%
42%
16%
Business
81%
19%
0%
Government
20%
76%
4%
Advocacy
8%
92%
0%
Trade association
43%
57%
0%
Other
50%
17%
33%
Union
100%
0%
0%
Issues raised
The docket's canonical issues. Select one to browse its comments.
Mobility for people with disabilities366
Mobility on demand (mod)272
Mobility on demand261
Accessibility for disabled individuals113
Transportation for medical services95
Drug and alcohol testing94
Tnc taxicab exemption81
Rideshare service safety78
Senior transportation services56
Cost of services52
Position map
Who stands where on each issue?
Every non-silent position is backed by an excerpt from the comment.
Issues shown
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| Organization | Drug and alcohol testing | Tnc taxicab exemption | Mobility on demand | Mobility on demand (mod) | Mobility for people with disabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amalgamated Transit Union International UnionSupport The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) supports the FTA's proposed guidance to require drug and alcohol testing for transpo | · | · | · | ||
Easton Coach Company BusinessOppose Easton Coach Company, a paratransit service provider, opposes the proposed policy because it would eliminate the "Taxica | · | · | |||
Pace Suburban Bus GovernmentOppose Pace Suburban Bus, a public transit agency, opposes the proposed policy because it would eliminate user-side subsidy pro | · | · | · | · | |
Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina AdvocacyOppose The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina opposes the proposal because it would force changes to their "RTP Con | · | · | · | · | |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority GovernmentOppose The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) opposes the proposed policy statement because it could ma | · | · | |||
Spare BusinessOppose Spare, a technology company providing transit solutions, strongly opposes the proposed policy change that would remove T | · | · | |||
Tennessee Public Transportation Association Trade associationOppose The Tennessee Public Transportation Association (TPTA) urges the FTA to withdraw the proposed policy regarding drug and | · | · | · | ||
The Transportation Alliance Trade associationSupport The Transportation Alliance, a national trade association representing passenger transportation providers, urges the FTA | · | · | · | ||
Transit Agency and Disability Community Consortium Trade associationSupport A consortium of transit agencies and disability rights advocacy groups is requesting updated guidance on the applicabili | · | · | |||
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO UnionSupport The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), a coalition of 37 labor unions, supports the FTA's proposal to requ | · | · | · | ||
UZURV BusinessSupport Uzurv, a Transportation Network Company (TNC), supports the proposed policy statement regarding the applicability of dru | · | · | · | · | · |
Via BusinessSupport Via, a transit technology company, supports the FTA's proposal to require drug and alcohol testing for Transportation Ne | · | · | · | · | |
Wheeling Forward AdvocacyOppose Representatives from Wheeling Forward and the NYC Chapter of United Spinal Association are opposing the FTA's proposed g | · | · |
Easton Coach Company
BusinessOppose
Mobility on demand
Mobility on demand (mod)
Mobility for people with disabilities
Pace Suburban Bus
GovernmentOppose
Tnc taxicab exemption
Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina
AdvocacyOppose
Drug and alcohol testing
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
GovernmentOppose
Tnc taxicab exemption
Mobility on demand
Mobility on demand (mod)
Spare
BusinessOppose
Mobility on demand
Mobility on demand (mod)
Mobility for people with disabilities
Tennessee Public Transportation Association
Trade associationOppose
Drug and alcohol testing
Tnc taxicab exemption
The Transportation Alliance
Trade associationSupport
Drug and alcohol testing
Tnc taxicab exemption
Transit Agency and Disability Community Consortium
Trade associationSupport
Mobility on demand
Mobility on demand (mod)
Mobility for people with disabilities
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO
UnionSupport
Drug and alcohol testing
Tnc taxicab exemption
UZURV
BusinessSupport
Via
BusinessSupport
Drug and alcohol testing
Wheeling Forward
AdvocacyOppose
Mobility on demand
Mobility on demand (mod)
Mobility for people with disabilities
6 organization-typed comments could not be identified.
Comments
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- Mar 12, 2026The Transportation AllianceSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The Transportation Alliance, a national trade association representing passenger transportation providers, urges the FTA to maintain existing drug and alcohol testing requirements for drivers. They argue that these standards are essential for passenger safety and that claims that such requirements reduce transportation access are unsupported by evidence.
Read comment → - Feb 13, 2025Pace Suburban BusOpposeGovernment📎 Attachment
Pace Suburban Bus, a public transit agency, opposes the proposed policy because it would eliminate user-side subsidy programs that allow paratransit riders to use taxis and transportation network companies (TNCs). They argue that the policy would reduce mobility for riders, limit access to essential services, and stifle transit innovation.
Read comment → - Nov 18, 2025David DanekerOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Feb 22, 2025Roman DodiaOpposeIndividual
A visually impaired individual expresses concern that the proposed policy changes could negatively impact the Rider's Choice program, which they rely on for essential medical travel. They argue that maintaining the current program structure is vital for their independence and well-being.
Read comment → - Feb 15, 2025Nicola ForcierSupportIndividual
Nicola F, a private individual with a disability, expresses deep gratitude for the RAP Uber #2 ride program. She argues that the program is essential for her ability to access medical care safely and manage her mental health by reducing transportation-related anxiety.
Read comment → - Feb 13, 2025Sabryna-Joi King-BellOtherIndividual
Sabryna-Joi King-Bell, a private individual who relies on the Paratransit Program for essential services, expresses a general plea for the government to act humanely. The comment does not take a specific position for or against the proposed guidance regarding drug and alcohol testing for transportation network companies.
Read comment → - Feb 13, 2025Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Feb 13, 2025Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter urges the FTA to withdraw the proposed policy, arguing that it would negatively impact paratransit riders by reducing the number of available drivers. They contend that Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) have significantly improved mobility and safety for vulnerable populations and that additional regulations would hinder these benefits.
Read comment → - Feb 13, 2025Ellen StoneOtherIndividualRead comment →
- Feb 13, 2025Comment from Division of Specialized Care for ChildrenOtherIndividualRead comment →