WAC 296-17A-1408. Classification 1408

1408-00 [Passenger transportation network companies.] This classification is for reporting TNC drivers for all dispatch platform time and passenger platform time. Applies to: Businesses providing passenger transportation to others, including: • Transportation network companies as defined in Title 49 RCW. Special reporting and coverage requirements in WAC 296-17-35205 . Work activities include, but are not limited to: • Operation of the vehicle; • Loading/unloading passengers' luggage; • Assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle. Exclusions: • Businesses that employ taxi or for-hire drivers as defined under either chapter 81.72 or 46.72 RCW; and WAC 296-17-35205 , which describes special reporting. Classified in 1401; • Taxi or for-hire drivers as defined under either chapter 81.72 or 46.72 RCW, and who own their own vehicles or who lease vehicles from others; and elect optional coverage as provided by RCW 51.32.030 and as defined in WAC 296-17-31007 . Classified in 1401; • Businesses that operate ambulance services are classified in 1405; • Businesses that operate cabulance and paratransit services exclusively are classified in 1404; • Dispatchers with no other job duties may be classified separately in 4904; and • Businesses engaged in maintenance/repair of vehicles report maintenance/repair worker hours are classified separately in 3411. Special note : If all conditions are met for the general reporting rules about standard exception employees, classification 4904 may be assigned.