In addition to the definitions provided in Section 5431, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Access provider” means an organization or entity that directly provides, or contracts with a separate organization or entity to provide, on-demand transportation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.

(b) “Wheelchair accessible vehicle” or “WAV” means a vehicle equipped with a ramp or lift capable of transporting nonfolding motorized wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other mobility devices.

(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 701, Sec. 2. (SB 1376) Effective January 1, 2019.)