Chapter 3. Passenger Plates Transportation Network Company Vehicle A Transportation Network Company is a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other entity operating in Massachusetts that, for consideration, will arrange for a passenger to be transported from an agreed-upon point of departure to an agreed upon destination by a driver. A Transportation Network Company must hold a valid Transportation Network Company Certificate issued by the Department of Utilities or a notice issued by the Department of Public Utilities within the preceding six months certifying that, as of the date of the notice, the Department of Public Utilities is not issuing Transportation Network Company Certificates. A Transportation Network Company Rider or TNC Rider is an individual who uses a Transportation Network Company to arrange transportation from an agreed upon point of departure to an agreed upon destination. Transportation Services are the transportation of a passenger from an agreed upon point of departure to an agreed upon destination for consideration. Transportation Network Company Driver or TNC Driver is an individual who on behalf of a Transportation Network Company, provides Transportation Services to TNC Riders. A Personal Transportation Network Vehicle is a private passenger motor vehicle that is used by a Transportation Network Company Driver to provide Transportation Services for a Transportation Network Company. 01/15