Press Release

PUC Fines Two Harrisburg Area Taxi Companies for Violations

Published on 7/14/2005

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today fined Keystone Cab Service Inc. of Harrisburg $1,250 and Penn Central Taxi $1,450 for various violations. 

The PUC cited Keystone Cab for five violations found during inspection, including: three broken meter seals, resulting in a $750 fine; and failing to have the meters in two of its vehicles in accordance with its current tariff rates on file with the Commission, resulting in a $500 fine.

The PUC’s Bureau of Transportation and Safety filed a complaint against Keystone Cab on Oct. 23, 2004. The company was given 20 days to respond to the complaint or the fine of $1,250 would be imposed. The PUC did not receive a response during that time.

The PUC cited Penn Central Taxi for 10 violations found during inspection, including four violations each resulting in $100 fines: a seat belt missing; a lower sway bar brushing missing; a door being inoperative from inside the vehicle; and a front tire having a steel belt exposed from inside tread depth.  Other violations include: two fares not posted, resulting in a $50 fine; one meter not sealed, resulting in a $ 250 fine; and failing to have the meters in three of its vehicles in accordance with its current tariff rates on file with the Commission, resulting in a $750 fine.

The PUC’s Bureau of Transportation and Safety filed a complaint against Penn Central Taxi on Oct. 25, 2004.  The company was given 20 days to respond to the complaint or the fine of $1,450 would be imposed.  The PUC did not receive a response during that time.

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 stewards of competition.

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Keystone Cab Service - Docket No. A-00118552C0403

Penn Central Taxi – Docket No. A-00118453C0402

Contact:

• Cyndi Page
  Sr. Communications Specialist
  717-214-5434
  cypage@pa.gov