Press Release

PUC Initiates Rulemaking to Amend Motor Carrier Regulations

Published on 4/4/2013

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – In an effort to streamline procedures and more efficiently use Commission resources in regulating motor carriers of passengers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today proposed amending its current motor carrier passenger regulations.

The Commissioners voted 5-0 to initiate the rulemaking that proposes to eliminate the vehicle list requirements for taxis and limousines; eliminate the waiver exception for vehicle age limitation for taxis; and, replace the vehicle age limitation for limousines with a vehicle mileage requirement.

Comments are due within 30 days of publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Written comments should be sent to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Attn: Secretary, P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265.  Interested parties may also e-file comments.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities; ensures safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protects the public interest; educates consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; furthers economic development; and fosters new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner. 

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Docket Number L-2013-2349042

Contact:

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