Section 99211.5 Of Article 1. General Provisions And Definitions From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.

. "Ridesharing services" means a comprehensive organizational effort which is designed to reduce the number of vehicles on the highways during peak travel periods within a defined area by encouraging the planning and marketing of high-occupancy vehicle facilities, increases in the number of passengers per vehicle in vehicles used for ridesharing, alternative work schedules, and other transportation demand management strategies among employers and commuters.