# Labor and Employment (GLE)

## Title 9. Workers' Compensation

### Subtitle 2. Covered Employees and Employers

#### Section 9-230

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Ridesharing" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-150.1 of the Transportation Article.

  (3) "Vanpool operation" has the meaning stated in Sec. 11-175.1(a) of the Transportation Article.

(b) This section applies only with respect to a vanpool operation in which the vehicle:

  (1) is leased, operated, or owned by an employer for ridesharing;

  (2) operates between the residence and place of employment of the passengers; and

  (3) is insured in accordance with Sec. 13-422 of the Transportation Article.

(c) An individual is a covered employee while operating a vehicle in a vanpool operation as part of the duties of the individual for the employer.

(d) A passenger in a vanpool operation is not a covered employee.

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Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)