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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 4§ 53075 Ridesharing Tax And License Exemption

§ 53075 Ridesharing Tax And License Exemption

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§ 53075 Ridesharing Tax And License Exemption

Key Takeaways

  • •Local governments can't tax or require a license for ridesharing if the driver is just giving rides as a side thing, not their main job.
  • •This only applies to small vehicles that can carry up to 15 people, including the driver.
  • •Ridesharing means when people share a ride in a car, like carpooling.

Example

You drive to work every day and give your neighbor a ride to save gas money.

The city can't make you pay a tax or get a special license just for giving your neighbor a ride, because it's not your main job.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 53075 Ridesharing Tax And License Exemption

(a) No local agency may impose a tax upon, or require a license for, the conduct of ridesharing which uses a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of not more than 15 persons, including the driver, if the ridesharing purpose is incidental to another purpose of the driver of the ridesharing vehicle. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Local agency” means a county, city, city and county, political subdivision, district, or municipal corporation. (2) “Ridesharing” shall have the meaning specified in Section 522 of the Vehicle Code. (Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 25, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ridesharinglocal agencycorporationvehicledriverlicensefinecapacity

Related Statutes

  • § 53069 Local Government Indemnity Agreements
  • § 53131 Auditor And Agency Definitions
  • § 53076 Underground Tank Repair Permits
  • § 53083 Economic Subsidy Disclosure Requirements
  • § 16475 Quarterly Interest Distribution Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53075.
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