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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-2103

NOTICES

October 2005 Review of Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge; S. P. 28208

[35 Pa.B. 6296]

Public Meeting held
October 27, 2005

Commissioners Present:  Wendell F. Holland, Chairperson; James H. Cawley, Vice Chairperson; Bill Shane; Kim Pizzingrilli; Terrance J. Fitzpatrick

Order

By the Commission:

   The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) by its Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge Order at Special Permission Number 28208, adopted June 10, 2004, authorized call or demand, paratransit and airport transfer carriers under the jurisdiction of this Commission to adjust rates and fares to offset unanticipated fuel expenditures. At its Public Meeting of June 2, 2005 the Commission approved an extension of the temporary fuel surcharge until June 12, 2006. The Commission also required the Bureau of Transportation and Safety to investigate the merits of the fuel surcharge on a quarterly basis.

   As a result of the volatile nature of gasoline prices in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the amounts for the fuel surcharge were adjusted accordingly at the Public Meeting of September 9, 2005. Recognizing that the price of fuel is likely to fluctuate in the future months, the Commission also ordered that the temporary fuel surcharge was to be evaluated on a monthly basis until further notice to ensure that the surcharge is appropriately adjusted to the price of fuel.

   The most recent data for the week ending October 24, 2005 indicates that the price of gasoline is $2.56 per gallon, which is a decrease of $.73 or 22% from the average price for September 5, 2005. The effect of this decrease results in an average cost of fuel per trip of $1.16 for call or demand operations. The average cost of fuel per trip for paratransit and airport transfer operations is $2.68. Considering this decrease, effective October 31, 2005, the surcharge shall be adjusted to $.55 per trip for each paying passenger for call or demand service and $1.25 per trip for each paying passenger for airport transfer and paratransit services.

   The changes which have occurred in the Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge at S. P. 28208 are summarized in the following table.

Historical Charges for Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge at S. P. 28208

Effective Date
Call or
Demand 		Airport Transfer/
Paratransit
June 14, 2004 $.30 $  .70
September 2, 2005 $.70 $1.55
September 12, 2005 $.90 $2.00
October 3, 2005 $.70 $1.55
October 31, 2005 $.55 $1.25

   Based upon the evidence available, we are of the opinion that the passenger motor carrier industry continues to have a need for the fuel surcharge. However, due to the decrease in prices we believe it is necessary to make adjustments to the fuel cost recovery surcharge; Therefore,

   It Is Ordered That:

   1.  The Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge established at Special Permission No. 28208 be continued.

   2.  Call or demand carriers rendering transportation service under the jurisdiction of the PA Public Utility Commission shall decrease the surcharge to $.55 per trip for each paying passenger.

   3.  Paratransit carriers and airport transfer carriers rendering transportation service under the jurisdiction of the PA Public Utility Commission shall decrease the surcharge to $1.25 per trip for each paying passenger.

   4.  The decreases be approved to become effective October 31, 2005.

   5.  The Fuel Cost Recovery Surcharge will continue to be reviewed on a monthly basis with the next review taking place at the Public Meeting of December 1, 2005.

   6.  Call or demand motor carriers shall notify the public by placing a notice in all vehicles, which shall read: ''The PA Public Utility Commission has authorized a fuel surcharge under Special Permission No. 28208. The surcharge is $.55 per trip for each paying passenger and is effective on October 31, 2005. The fuel surcharge shall terminate on June 12, 2006.''

   7.  Paratransit and airport transfer motor carriers shall notify the public by placing a notice in all vehicles, which shall read: ''The PA Public Utility Commission has authorized a fuel surcharge under Special Permission No. 28208. The surcharge has been decreased to $1.25 per trip for each paying passenger and is effective on October 31, 2005. The fuel surcharge shall terminate on June 12, 2006.''

   8.  The Secretary of this Commission shall duly certify this order and deposit same with the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

JAMES J. MCNULTY,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-2103. Filed for public inspection November 11, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]


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