Press Release

PUC Fines Erie County Transportation Service for Violations

Published on 1/28/2010

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today fined Erie Transportation Service Inc. t/a Erie Yellow Cab $1,250 for violations of the Public Utility Code and Commission regulations.  

The Commission voted 5-0 to fine the company for violations, including failure to secure a battery in its vehicle while in operation; failure to maintain safe and reasonable facilities for the proper safety of its patrons and public; failure to have the meter regulated in accordance with the current tariffs on file with the Commission; allowance of a vehicle to be operated that did not comply with the Commission’s vehicle requirements; and failure to have complete driver log sheets in its vehicles.

Erie Yellow Cab provides passenger services between points in Pennsylvania originating in Erie County. 

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner.

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Docket No. C-2009-2087635

Contact:

• Denise McCracken
  Senior Communications Specialist
  717-787-5722
  demccracken@pa.gov