Press Release
PUC Approves Paratransit Applications of Pennsylvania Medical Transport and People United Together
Published on 8/29/2002
Filed under: Transportation and Safety
HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today granted two operating certificates to paratransit services in Philadelphia and Lawrence counties.
People United Together (P.U.T), Philadelphia County, will provide service from facilities in the city and county to correctional facilities at Allenwood, and Lewisburg, Union County. The PUC received five supporting statements from individuals saying that passenger transportation service would meet their needs.
Ellwood Citybased Pennsylvania Medical Transport (Medevac) will transport non-ambulatory or persons who require a medical escort in paratransit service between points in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties and from points in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, to points in Pennsylvania and back. The PUC received seven supporting statements from individuals saying there was a need for passenger transportation service in the proposed service area.
Both People United Together and Pennsylvania Medical Transport can begin service after filing an acceptable tariff and evidence of insurance with the PUC.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ensures safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, natural gas, water, telephone and transportation service for Pennsylvania consumers, by regulating public utilities and by serving as responsible stewards of competition.
For recent news releases, or more information about the PUC, visit our Internet homepage:
http://puc.paonline.com.# # # People United Together Docket No. A-00118804 Pennsylvania Medical Transport, Inc. Docket No. A-00118522
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