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CPUC Presentation
CPUC Presentation
CPUC Presentation
on Passenger Carriers
Passenger carriers
Limousines, airport shuttles, sightseeing
services, charter and scheduled bus
operators.
Northern Unit
Passenger Carriers
4,475 (All Status)
2,230 (Active and Suspended)
Moving Companies
889 (All Status)
454 (Active and Suspended)
Southern Unit
Passenger Carriers
7,961 (All Status)
3,534 (Active and Suspended)
Moving Companies
1,138 (All Status)
524 (Active and Suspended)
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PASSENGER STAGE
CORPORATION (PSC)
Operates on a fixed route,
scheduled service (scheduled
bus operators), or an on-call,
door-to-door "share-the-ride"
service [airport shuttles]
Provides transportation
service to the general public on
an individual fare basis.
File tariffs setting forth their
fares, the level of which is
subject to Commission’s
oversight.
Waybills are not required.
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Sample PSC certificate (CPCN)
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Sample PSC certificate (CPCN)
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Sample PSC certificate (CPCN)
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Sample PSC certificate (CPCN)
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CHARTER-PARTY
CARRIER (TCP)
Limos, airport shuttles,
tour buses, sightseeing
services, charters, party
buses.
Charters a vehicle, on a
prearranged basis, for
the exclusive use of an
individual or group.
Charges are based on
mileage or time of use,
or a combination of
both.
Level of charges is not
regulated by PUC.
Waybills are required.
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Sample
of TCP
authority
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Types of TCP
6 types of authorities – subject to renewal ($100) every 3 years.
Certificates - A, B, C (transferable)
Class A – statewide. No restrictions on seating capacity. Can charge
individual fare only when performing round trip-sightseeing service.
Class B – restricted to 125 air-miles from terminal only if using a vehicle
that does not meet definition of a bus (seating capacity of 11 or more).
Class C – transportation is incidental to commercial balloon operations,
commercial river rafting or skiing.
Permits - P, S, Z (non-transferable)
Class P – restricted to vehicles under 15-passenger seating capacity
(i.e.14 passengers plus driver).
Class S – round trip sightseeing only. Passengers must be brought back
to point of origin. Can charge individual fare (per head).
Class Z – specialized transportation services not offered to the general
public [incidental to another business, under contract w/industrial &
business firms, governmental agencies, & private schools; and
transportation of agricultural workers to and from farms].
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5353 Exemptions from TCP requirement
(a) Transportation service rendered wholly within the corporate limits of
a single city or city and county (SF) and licensed or regulated by
ordinance.
(b) Transportation of school pupils conducted by or under contract with
the governing board of any school district entered into pursuant to
the Education Code.
(d) Transportation by employer of farm employees to and from farms, or
by a nonprofit agricultural cooperative association, and at no cost to
employees.
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5353 Exemptions from TCP requirement
(n) (1) Transportation services incidental to operation of a youth
camp that are provided by either a nonprofit organization that
qualifies for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code or an organization that operates an
organized camp, as defined in Section 18897 of the Health and
Safety Code, serving youth18 years of age or younger.
Register as a private carrier pursuant to Section 4005.
Participate in a pull notice system (CVC §1808.1)
Undergo annual bus terminal inspection with CHP (CVC §34501).
Carry general liability insurance coverage for vehicles
Minimum range from $500K to $5M depending on seating capacity
and whether youth camp or organized camp
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Licensing Requirements
Filing fee ($1,000 per authority except Class A - $1,500)
File evidence of public liability (PLPD) insurance
coverage. Minimum required (excluding driver):
7 passengers or less - $ 750,000
8 thru 15 passengers - $ 1.5 million
16 passengers or more - $ 5 million
File evidence of workers’ compensation (WKCP)
insurance coverage if engage workers.
Participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice System.
Participate in the PUC's (or FED’s - 16 seats) drug and
alcohol testing program.
Undergo a CHP safety inspection (vehicle seating 11 or
more including the driver.)
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Regulatory Authorities
Public Utilities Code
Charter-Party Carriers’ Act (§§ 5351-5420)
§5411 – any violation of this act is a misdemeanor.
provides criminal, civil, and Commission-imposed
administrative penalties for a violation, or aiding in the
violation, of the Act.
penalties per offense ranges between $1,000 and $5,000
(administrative, civil or criminal)
misdemeanor offenses also provide for imprisonment in
county jail (3 months - 1 year)
Passenger Stage Corporations (§§ 1031–1045)
§ 1037 – any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor.
Other provisions of law provides for penalties of $500 to
$20,000 per offense for any public utility, which include PSC
(§ 2107).
Household Goods Carriers’ Act (§§ 5101-5335)
Commission General Orders (115-F; 157-A; 157-D)
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Waybill § 5371.4(h) - Driver shall show waybill
Requirement to any PUC or airport enforcement
officer, or any official of city, county, or
(TCP only – GO 157-D) city & county authorized to inspect
waybills
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Decal
Requirement
(GO 157-D)
Part 4.05 – Decals shall
be displayed on lower
right hand corner of rear
bumper for vehicle seats
not more than 8 persons
including the driver.
Vehicle seats 9-15
persons, including driver
may display decal.
No decal requirement
for PSC.
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Livery Plate
Requirement
TCP only- (GO 157-D)
Part 4.06 – Livery plates shall
be displayed in lieu of decals
for any sedan or sport utility
vehicle, of either standard or
extended length, with seating
capacity of not more than 10
including driver [§ 5371.4(i)].
Carrier shall remove plate &
surrender to PUC upon
cancellation, suspension or
revocation of permit.
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Temporary Livery Temporary Decal Letter
Plate Letter
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Enforcement Tools
Administrative Actions
Cease and Desist Letter
Official Notice
Overcharge Letter
Administrative Citation (up to $20,000 fine assessed)
Order Instituting Investigation / Order To Show Cause
(OII/OSC)
Civil Actions
Temporary Restraining Order / Injunction
Telephone Disconnection
Criminal Prosecutions
Joint efforts with law enforcement & regulatory agencies
Joint inspection at airports and major area of interests
Sting operations
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License Status Check
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Transportation Tab; Passenger carriers
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License Status Check
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Evidence required to charge
Waybills (take picture)
Business cards
Picture of driver, vehicle, driver CDL
Vehicle information (License Plate, VIN#)
Evidence of compensation (receipt, credit card slip)
First hand observation of money exchanging hands (if possible)
Narrative of interview of driver and passenger
Fare charge/paid; Method of payment
Pickup point
Relationship between driver/passenger
Who does driver work or drive for?
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Vehicle Impound - § 5411.5
Provides that when a peace officer [as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing
with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code]
(a) arrests a person for operation of a charter-party carrier of
passengers without a valid certificate or permit, the officer may
impound and retain possession of the vehicle.
(d) vehicle shall immediately be returned to the owner if the infraction
or violation is not prosecuted or is dismissed, the owner is found not
guilty of the offense, or it is determined that the vehicle was used in
violation of § 5411 without owner’s knowledge and consent. Vehicle
shall be returned to owner upon payment of any fine ordered by the
court. If vehicle is seized due to a violation of a person other than owner
of vehicle, the vehicle shall be returned to owner after all impoundment
fees are paid.
(f) No peace officer may impound any vehicle owned or operated by a
nonprofit organization exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or a rented motor vehicle that is being operated
by a hired driver of a charter-party carrier of passengers that is
providing hired driver service.
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Bus Impound - § 5387
(a) Unlawful for owner of a TCP carrier to permit operation of vehicle without
PUC authority.
(c) (1) PUC shall permanently revoke authority or bar a carrier from receiving
authority if carrier commits any of these:
(A) Operates a bus without TCP authority.
(B) Operates a bus with a suspended TCP for CHP suspension [§ 5378.5].
(C) Cited for 3 or more public liability insurance violation within 2yr period.
(D) Operates a bus w/suspended TCP & lapse in public liability insurance.
(E) Knowingly employs a bus driver w/no valid CDL of proper class,
passenger vehicle endorsement or required certificate.
(F) Has 1 or more buses improperly registered w/DMV.
(d) CHP officer may impound bus of TCP for 30 days [CVC 14602.9] if officer
determines any of the following violations occurred while bus driver was
operating bus:
(1) Driver was operating bus without TCP authority.
(2) Driver was operating bus w/ suspended TCP authority.
(3) Driver was operating bus without current & valid CDL of proper class, a
passenger vehicle endorsement or required certificate.
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Statutes to cite
Operations – all citations should also cite § 5411 – any
violation of the Public Utilities Code is a misdemeanor
Never held a permit with PUC
§ 5371 – charter-party carriers
§ 1031 – passenger stage corporation
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TCP Z vs Private Carrier
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What is a Private Carrier?