NOTICES
Service of Notice of Motor Carrier Applications
[29 Pa.B. 2831] The following temporary authority and/or permanent authority applications for the right to render service as a common carrier or contract carrier in this Commonwealth have been filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Publication of this notice shall be considered as sufficient notice to all carriers holding authority from this Commission. Applications will be considered without hearing in the absence of protests to the application. Protests to the applications published herein are due on or before June 21, 1999, as set forth at 52 Pa. Code § 3.381 (relating to applications for transportation of property and persons). The protest shall also indicate whether it applies to the temporary authority application or the permanent application or both.
Applications of the following for approval of the beginning of the exercise of the right and privilege of operating as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.
A-00115842 (Corrected). Red Rose Limousine Service, Inc. (3633 North Hermitage Road, Transfer, Mercer County, PA 16154), a corporation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania--persons, in group and party service, using vehicles seating 15 passengers or less, including the driver, between points in the county of Mercer, and from points in said county, to points in Pennsylvania, and return. Attorney: William A. Gray, 2310 Grant Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2383.
Applications of the following for approval of the additional right and privilege of operating motor vehicles as common carriers for transportation of persons as described under each application.
A-00106294, F. 4. Blair Cab, Inc., t/d/b/a Pelton Limousine (P. O. Box 162, Altoona, Blair County, PA 16603-0162), a corporation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania--Additional Right--persons, in limousine service, between points in the counties of Blair, Cambria, Centre and Huntingdon, and from points in said counties, to points in Pennsylvania, and return. Attorney: John A. Pillar, 1106 Frick Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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Complaint January 26, 1999
West Hazleton Sunshine Cab Company
9 W. Madison Ave.
West Hazleton, PA 18201In re: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
v.
West Hazleton Sunshine Cab Company
A-00111643C9802Dear Respondent:
On May 7, 1998, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety instituted a complaint against West Hazleton Sunshine Cab Company, respondent, alleging that on August 5, 1997, it failed to have the steering assembly and steering mechanism in a safe operative condition when its vehicle was in operation; failed to have the parking brake system and components operative on its vehicle while its vehicle was in operation; and failed to have the meter regulated in accordance with the current tariff rates on file with this Commission.
Respondent was duly notified that, if an answer was not filed within twenty (20) days of receipt of the complaint, the penalty would be imposed.
The complaint and notice were served on respondent on July 2, 1998, by hand delivery; and, more than thirty (30) days later, no response has been received from respondent.
Therefore, the allegations in the complaint are admitted and the complaint is sustained.
Respondent, within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this letter, shall pay a fine of seven hundred dollars ($700.00) by certified check or money order payable to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission at P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, as provided in the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 3301 and 3315, shall cease and desist from further violation of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 101, et seq., and the Regulations of this Commission, 52 Pa. Code §§ 1.1, et seq.
Very truly yours,
James J. McNulty,
Secretary
____ Public Meeting held
February 11, 1999Commissioners Present: John M. Quain, Chairperson; Robert K. Bloom, Vice-Chairperson; David W. Rolka; Nora Mead Brownell; Aaron Wilson, Jr.
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission v. West Hazleton Sunshine Cab Company, 9 West Madison Avenue, West Hazleton, PA 18201; A-00111643C9803
Order By the Commission:
On May 29, 1998, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety instituted a complaint against West Hazleton Sunshine Cab Company, respondent, alleging that on September 3, 1997, it failed to have all tires and wheels in safe operating condition while its vehicle was in operation, failed to have the parking brake system and components operative while its vehicle was in operation; and on November 7, 1997, failed to have the meters regulated in accordance with the current tariff rates on file with this Commission and failed to post rates of fare in a conspicuous place in the vehicles.
Respondent was duly notified that, if an answer was not filed within twenty (20) days of receipt of the complaint, the Bureau of Transportation and Safety would request the Commission to enter an order imposing a penalty.
The complaint and notice were served on respondent on July 2, 1998, by hand delivery; and, more than thirty (30) days later, no response has been received from respondent.
Therefore, It Is Ordered That:
1. The allegations in the complaint are admitted.
2. The complaint is sustained.
3. Respondent, within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this order, pay a fine of one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100.00) by certified check or money order payable to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission at P. O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265, as provided in the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 3301 and 3315.
4. Respondent cease and desist from further violation of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. §§ 101, et seq., and the Regulations of this Commission, 52 Pa. Code §§ 1.1, et seq.
JAMES J. MCNULTY,
Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-880. Filed for public inspection May 28, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]
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