TNC
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | The Nature Conservancy |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Organizations & Companies, Transportation & Travel |
TNC has two meanings. It stands for The Nature Conservancy (nonprofit) or Transportation network company (driving).
Meanings of TNC at a glance
| # | TNC stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nature Conservancy | Organizations & Companies › Nonprofit |
| 2 | Transportation network company | Transportation & Travel › Driving |
1. The Nature Conservancy
Organizations & Companies · Nonprofit Abbreviations
Global environmental nonprofit that protects land and water, often by buying or arranging conservation easements on ecologically important property, and works on climate and freshwater projects in dozens of countries.
Example: TNC purchased the ranch to protect the river corridor from development.
Founded in 1951, it is one of the largest environmental organizations in the world by assets and has helped protect well over 100 million acres. It also pioneered debt-for-nature swaps that reduce a country's debt in exchange for conservation commitments. In economics, TNC means transnational corporation.
2. Transportation network company
Transportation & Travel · Driving Abbreviations
Legal term, coined by California regulators in 2013, for app-based ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, which connect passengers with drivers using their own cars.
Example: The airport charges each TNC pickup a $5 fee at the rideshare lot.
Most US states have adopted TNC laws covering insurance, background checks and vehicle requirements. Debates continue over whether drivers are employees or independent contractors. TNC pickups at airports usually take place in designated zones.
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