Sodium-independent transporter that mediates the uptake of aromatic acids. Can function as a net efflux pathway for aromatic amino acids in the basosolateral epithelial cells (By similarity). Strongly expressed in kidney and skeletal muscle and at lower level in placenta and heart. Not N-glycosylated. Belongs to the major facilitator superfamily. Monocarboxylate porter (TC 2.A.1.13) family.