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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 23 - Common Carriers › Section 2301 - Operation and distribution of facilities of common carriers

§ 2301. Operation and distribution of facilities of common carriers.
Every common carrier shall furnish a reasonably sufficient number of safe facilities, and run and operate the same with such motive power as may reasonably be required, in the transportation of all such passengers or property as may seek, or be offered to it, for such transportation, and shall operate its facilities with sufficient frequency, at such reasonable and proper times, and to and from such stations or points, as the commission, having regard to the accommodation, convenience, and safety of the public, may require; and, when required by the commission, shall change the time schedule for the operation of its facilities, and, generally, shall make any other arrangements and improvements in its service which the commission may require. If, at any particular time, a common carrier may not have sufficient facilities to meet the requirements for the transportation of property, then it shall lawfully distribute all available facilities among the several applicants therefor without discrimination between shippers, localities, or competitive or noncompetitive points, in accordance with such regulations as the commission may prescribe. Such regulations, in the case of common carriers also engaged in interstate commerce, shall conform so far as practicable to those prescribed by any Federal regulatory body on the subject. Preference may always be given in the supply of facilities for transportation of fuel, livestock, or perishable matter.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 23 - Common Carriers › Section 2302 - Transfers and time schedules of common carriers

§ 2302. Transfers and time schedules of common carriers.
Whenever the commission shall, after hearing had upon its own motion or upon complaint, deem it necessary or proper for the accommodation, convenience, and safety of the public in the transportation of passengers, every common carrier shall transfer such passengers to or from another part of the system of such common carrier and, to this end, shall make proper and convenient arrangement or adjustment of the time schedules of such common carrier, and shall also make such proper and convenient arrangement or adjustment of the time schedules of such common carrier with those of like adjustment of the time schedules of such common carrier with those of like, contiguous, or connecting common carriers, as the commission shall deem necessary or proper for the accommodation, convenience, and safety of the public.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 23 - Common Carriers › Section 2303 - Common carrier connections with other lines

§ 2303. Common carrier connections with other lines.
(a) General rule.--
Every common carrier shall construct and maintain, whenever the commission may, after hearing had upon its own motion or upon complaint, require the same, such switch or other connections with or between the lines of a like common carrier, where the same is reasonably practical, to form a continuous line of transportation, and to cause the transportation of passengers or property between points within this Commonwealth to be without unreasonable interruption or delay, and shall establish through routes and service therein, and joint rates applicable thereto, and, where practicable, shall transport passengers or property over the same without transfer from the originating facilities. In case of failure of the common carriers concerned to agree among themselves upon the division of the cost of construction, maintenance, and operation of the connections thus provided for, or the allowance to be made for the interchange of service, the commission shall ascertain and, by order, prescribe and fix the equitable and just apportionment and division of the same.
(b) Limitation.--
Every common carrier and motor carrier is hereby prohibited from interchanging, receiving or delivering, with, from or to any common carrier by motor vehicle which does not have in force a certificate or permit authorizing it to transport property within the jurisdiction of this part.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 23 - Common Carriers › Section 2304 - Liability of common carriers for damages to property in transit; bills of lading

§ 2304. Liability of common carriers for damages to property in transit; bills of lading.
(a) General rule.--
Every common carrier that receives property for transportation between points within this Commonwealth shall issue a receipt or bill of lading therefor, and shall be liable to the lawful holder thereof for any loss, damage, or injury to such property caused by it, or any other common carrier to which such property may be delivered, or over whose line such property may be transported. No contract, receipt, rule or regulation shall exempt such common carrier from the liability hereby imposed. The commission may, by regulation or order, authorize or require any common carrier to establish and maintain rates related to the value of shipments declared in writing by the shipper, or agreed upon in writing as the release value of such shipments; such declaration or agreement to have no effect other than to limit liability and recovery to an amount not exceeding the value so declared or released. Any tariff filed pursuant to such regulation or order shall specifically refer thereto.
(b) Rights of holder and common carrier.--
This section does not deprive any lawful holder of such receipt or bill of lading of any remedy or right of action which such holder has under existing laws. Any common carrier issuing such receipt or bill of lading shall, in the event of a recovery of a judgment against, or of a satisfaction made by, such common carrier for such loss or damage, be entitled to recover from the common carrier on whose line the loss or damage shall have been sustained, an amount not in excess of the loss or damage to such property which the lawful holder of such bill of lading or receipt would otherwise have been entitled to recover against such last mentioned common carrier, and not in excess of the amount actually paid to the holder of such receipt or bill of lading.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 23 - Common Carriers › Section 2305 - Full crews

§ 2305. Full crews.
After reasonable notice and hearing had upon its own motion, or upon complaint, the commission may, by order, require any common carrier to employ such number of men upon any of its facilities as, in the judgment of the commission, is requisite for the safe and efficient operation of such facilities.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 24 - Motor Carrier Regulations › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 24 was added November 4, 2016, P.L.1222, No.164, effective immediately.
Prior Provisions.
Former Chapter 24, which related to taxicabs in first class cities, was added April
            4, 1990, P.L.93, No.21, and repealed July 16, 2004, P.L.758, No.94, effective March
            12, 2005. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 57 of Title 53 (Municipalities
            Generally).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 24 - Motor Carrier Regulations › Section 2401 - Regulation of taxis and limousines

§ 2401. Regulation of taxis and limousines.
The temporary regulations promulgated under section 1602-M of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, shall expire upon the promulgation of final-form regulations or two years following the effective date of this section, whichever is later.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 25 was added July 1, 1978, P.L.598, No.116, effective in 60 days.
Cross References.
Chapter 25 is referred to in section 4571 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2502 - Regulation and classification of contract carrier and broker

§ 2502. Regulation and classification of contract carrier and broker.
(a) Regulation.--
The commission shall regulate:
(1) Contract carriers by motor vehicle, and to that end the commission may prescribe minimum rates which are just and reasonable, and establish requirements with respect to uniform systems of accounts, records, reports, preservation of records, safety of service and equipment and insurance.
(2) Brokers, and to that end the commission may prescribe requirements with respect to licensing, financial responsibility, accounts, reports, records, services and practices of any such brokers.
(b) Classification.--
The commission may from time to time establish such classifications of contract carriers by motor vehicle, or brokers, as the special nature of the service of such carriers or brokers shall require and as deemed necessary or desirable in the public interest.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2503 - Permits required of contract carriers

§ 2503. Permits required of contract carriers.
(a) General rule.--
No person or corporation shall render service as a contract carrier by motor vehicle unless there is in force with respect to such carrier a permit issued by the commission, authorizing such person or corporation to engage in such business. The application for such permit shall be determined by the commission in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b), except as set forth in subsection (d).
(b) Application and issuance.--
Every application for such permit shall be made to the commission in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation, and shall be in such form and contain such information as the commission may require by its regulations. A permit shall be issued by the commission to any qualified applicant therefor authorizing in whole or in part the service covered by the application, if it appears from the application, or from any hearing held thereon, that the applicant is fit, willing and able properly to perform the service of a contract carrier by motor vehicle, and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the lawful orders or regulations of the commission thereunder, and that the proposed service to the extent authorized by the permit will be consistent with the public interest and the policy declared in section 2501 (relating to declaration of policy and definitions); otherwise such application shall be denied.
(c) Special permit provisions.--
The commission shall specify in the permit the business of the contract carrier by motor vehicle covered thereby, and the route and area required in serving the customers in such business, and shall attach to it, at the time of issuance, and from time to time thereafter, such reasonable terms, conditions, flexibility and limitations consistent with the character of the holder as are necessary to carry out, with respect to the service of such carrier, the requirements of this part.
(d) Armored vehicles.--
A contract carrier permit to provide the transportation of property of unusual value, including money and securities, in armored vehicles shall be granted by order of the commission upon application. Such carriers must conform to the rules and regulations of the commission.
(July 6, 1984, P.L.602, No.123, eff. imd.)
1984 Amendment.
Act 123 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec. (d).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2504 - Dual operation by motor carriers

§ 2504. Dual operation by motor carriers.
No person or corporation shall at the same time hold a certificate of public convenience as a common carrier by motor vehicle and a permit as a contract carrier by motor vehicle, unless for good cause shown, the commission shall find that such certificate and permit may be held consistently with the public interest.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2505 - Licenses and financial responsibility required of brokers

§ 2505. Licenses and financial responsibility required of brokers.
(a) General rule.--
No person or corporation shall engage in the business of a broker in this Commonwealth unless such person holds a brokerage license issued by the commission. No such person or corporation, by virtue of a brokerage license, shall render service as a motor carrier unless he holds a certificate of public convenience or permit, as the case may be. It shall be unlawful for any broker to employ any motor carrier who or which is not the lawful holder of an effective certificate of public convenience or permit.
(b) License application and issuance.--
Every application for a brokerage license shall be made to the commission in writing, be verified by oath or affirmation, and shall be in such form and contain such information as the commission may, by its regulations, require. A brokerage license shall be issued to any qualified applicant therefor, authorizing the whole or any part of the service covered by the application, if it is found that the applicant is fit, willing and able properly to perform the service proposed and to conform to the provisions of this part and the lawful orders and regulations of the commission thereunder, and that the proposed service, to the extent authorized by the license, will be consistent with the public interest and the policy declared in section 2501 (relating to declaration of policy and definitions); otherwise such application shall be denied.
(c) Regulation and bond.--
The commission shall prescribe reasonable regulations to be observed by any broker for the protection of passengers or property transported by motor vehicle, and no brokerage license shall be issued or remain in force unless the holder thereof shall have furnished a bond or other security approved by the commission, in such form and amount as will insure the financial responsibility of the broker and the transportation of passengers or property in accordance with contracts, agreements or arrangements therefor.
(d) Transferability of permits and licenses.--
Any permit or brokerage license issued under this chapter may be transferred pursuant to such regulations as the commission may prescribe.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2507 - Minimum rates fixed and practices prescribed on complaint

§ 2507. Minimum rates fixed and practices prescribed on complaint.
Whenever, after hearing upon complaint or its own motion, the commission finds that any rate of any contract carrier by motor vehicle, or any regulation or practice of any such carrier affecting such rate for the transportation of passengers or property, contravenes the public policy as set forth in section 2501 (relating to declaration of policy and definitions), the commission may prescribe such minimum rates or such regulations or practices as in its judgment may be just and reasonable to promote the public interest. Such minimum rates or such regulations or practices so prescribed by the commission shall not be inconsistent with the policy declared in section 2501, and the commission shall give due consideration to the cost of the service of such carriers, and to the effect of such minimum rates or such regulations or practices upon the transportation of passengers or property by such carriers, and diversion of the business of any common carrier by motor vehicle to other forms of transportation. All complaints to the commission under this section shall state fully the facts complained of and the reasons for such complaints, and shall be made under oath or affirmation.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2508 - Accounts, records and reports

§ 2508. Accounts, records and reports.
(a) Reports.--
The commission is hereby authorized to require annual, periodical, or special reports from all contract carriers by motor vehicle and brokers; to prescribe the manner and form in which such reports shall be made; and to require from such carriers and brokers, specific answers to all questions upon which the commission may deem information to be necessary. Such reports shall be under oath or affirmation whenever the commission so requires.
(b) Form of accounts and records.--
The commission may prescribe the forms of any and all accounts, records, and memoranda, including the accounts, records, and memoranda of the movement of traffic, as well as of the receipts and expenditures of money, to be kept by contract carriers by motor vehicle, and brokers, and the length of time such accounts, records, and memoranda shall be preserved; and whenever the commission shall so prescribe, it shall be the duty of every contract carrier by motor vehicle, and broker, affected to comply therewith. In every case of a contract carrier by motor vehicle, or broker, subject to the jurisdiction of any Federal regulatory body, the systems of accounts, records, and memoranda prescribed by the commission shall conform, so far as practicable, to those prescribed by such regulatory body.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 25 - Contract Carrier by Motor Vehicle and Broker › Section 2509 - Temporary permits and licenses

§ 2509. Temporary permits and licenses.
The commission, under such regulations as it shall prescribe, may, without hearing, in proper cases, consider and approve applications for permits and licenses, and in emergencies grant temporary permits and licenses under this chapter, pending action on permanent permits or licenses; but no application shall be denied without right of hearing thereon being tendered the applicant.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 26 was added November 4, 2016, P.L.1222, No.164, effective immediately.
Cross References.
Chapter 26 is referred to in sections 8508, 8509 of Title 75 (Vehicles).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2601 - Definitions

§ 2601. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"License."
Proof of the commission's approval authorizing a transportation network company to operate a transportation network service in this Commonwealth in accordance with this chapter. The term does not include a certificate of public convenience as described under Chapter 11 (relating to certificates of public convenience).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2602 - Exclusions

§ 2602. Exclusions.
(a) Ridesharing.--
A transportation network company may not be considered a ridesharing arrangement or ridesharing operator under the act of December 14, 1982 (P.L.1211, No.279), entitled "An act providing for ridesharing arrangements and providing that certain laws shall be inapplicable to ridesharing arrangements."
(b) Other sources.--
A transportation network company may not be considered a company or service that connects an individual through a digital network for the purpose of transportation to a common destination when the transportation service does not include the services of a driver or where a driver is compensated only for actual expenses.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2603 - Applicability of certain laws and prohibition

§ 2603. Applicability of certain laws and prohibition.
(a) Cities of the first class.--
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to transportation network companies, transportation network company drivers or transportation network services originating within a city of the first class.
(b) Motor carrier laws.--
Except as otherwise provided under this chapter, the following laws and regulations of this Commonwealth may not apply to a transportation network company or transportation network company driver:
(1) This title, except that the commission may regulate transportation network companies under Chapters 3 (relating to Public Utility Commission), 5 (relating to powers and duties), 7 (relating to procedure on complaints), 15 (relating to service and facilities) and 33 (relating to violations and penalties) and this chapter. If a subject is regulated under this chapter in addition to another chapter under this paragraph, this chapter shall apply.
(2) 53 Pa.C.S. (relating to municipalities generally).
(3) Laws and regulations containing insurance requirements for motor carriers, except as provided in section 2604.1(b)(9) (relating to licensure requirements).
(4) Laws and regulations imposing a greater standard of care on motor carriers than that imposed on other drivers or owners of motor vehicles.
(5) Laws and regulations imposing special equipment requirements and accident reporting requirements on motor carriers.
(c) Municipal licenses and taxes.--
Except as otherwise provided, a municipality may not impose a tax on or require a license for a transportation network company or transportation network service.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2603.2 - Disclosures

§ 2603.2. Disclosures.
(a) Requirement.--
The disclosures required by this section shall be provided in writing to all transportation network company drivers prior to the designation of an individual as a transportation network company driver. Transportation network companies shall retain written or electronic verification records of the receipt of disclosures required under this section by the transportation network driver.
(b) Insurance and lienholder disclosures.--
The transportation network company shall provide the following disclosures:
(1) Insurance coverage, including the types of coverage and the limits for each coverage that the transportation network company provides while the transportation network company driver uses a vehicle in connection with a digital network.
(2) Notice that the terms of the transportation network company driver's own automobile insurance policy might not provide any coverage while the driver is logged on to the digital network and available to receive transportation requests or is engaged in a prearranged ride.
(3) If a transportation network company driver does not have the type of policy required under section 2603.1 (relating to financial responsibility requirements), notice that the transportation network company will provide all required insurance.
(4) The accident protocol required under section 2605(b)(5) (relating to transportation network company drivers).
(5) Notice of lienholder and lessor requirements under section 2604.5 (relating to lienholder and lessor requirements).
(6) Notice that the driver must notify the following:
(i) The driver's auto insurance company or insurance agent that the driver will be using the vehicle to provide services under this chapter.
(ii) The lienholder or lessor that the driver will be using the vehicle to provide services under this chapter.
(iii) If the driver will not be using a vehicle owned and insured by the driver, the disclosures under paragraphs (b)(1), (2) and (3) shall be provided to the policyholder and to the owner of the vehicle.
Cross References.
Section 2603.2 is referred to in section 2605 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2604 - Licenses and regulations

§ 2604. Licenses and regulations.
(a) Requirements for transportation network companies.--
A transportation network company may not operate in this Commonwealth unless it holds and maintains a license issued by the commission.
(b) Certificate of public convenience.--
A license under this chapter shall not act as a certificate of public convenience under Chapter 11 (relating to certificates of public convenience). The commission shall provide for all licensure regulation, policies and orders necessary to regulate transportation network services under this chapter and to enforce the provisions of this chapter, including all of the following:
(1) Rights, privileges and duties of transportation network companies and drivers.
(2) Suspension, revocation or renewal requirements for transportation network companies.
(3) Conditions on a license necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter and the laws of this Commonwealth.
(4) Regulations and orders relating to procedures for customers to file complaints with the commission.
(5) Regulations and orders adopted by the commission relating to accessibility for individuals with mental or physical disabilities.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2604.2 - Records

§ 2604.2. Records.
The commission shall be authorized to inspect, audit and investigate any books, records and facilities of the transportation network company and any affiliated entities as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter. Documents or records marked as confidential will be treated according to the commission's practices and regulations regarding confidential and trade secret information. Information disclosed to the commission under this chapter shall be exempt from disclosure to a third person, including through a request submitted under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2604.3 - Service standards

§ 2604.3. Service standards.
(a) General.--
Where transportation network services are offered, a transportation network company must take reasonable steps to ensure that the service provided by each transportation network company driver who utilizes the digital network is safe, reasonable and adequate. A transportation network company may not unlawfully discriminate against a prospective passenger or unlawfully refuse to provide service to a certain class of passengers or certain localities.
(b) Disabled individuals.--
Each licensed transportation network company must:
(1) Adopt a policy of nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities in accordance with this subsection. The following information shall be provided on the transportation network company's publicly accessible Internet website:
(i) Notice of the nondiscrimination policy.
(ii) Procedures to report a complaint to the commission about a transportation network company driver's alleged violation of this subsection.
(2) Within one year of the effective date of this section, the digital network used by a transportation network company to connect drivers and passengers must be accessible to consumers who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing.
(3) A transportation network company driver must transport a service animal when accompanying a passenger with a disability for no additional charge unless the transportation network company driver has a documented medical allergy on file with the transportation network company. Service animals shall be permitted to ride in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. It shall be a violation of this chapter for a transportation network company driver to place a service animal in any part of a vehicle other than the passenger compartment.
(4) A transportation network company may not impose additional charges for service to an individual with a disability.
(5) A transportation network company shall, in an area where wheelchair-accessible service is available, provide passengers with disabilities requiring the use of mobility equipment an opportunity to indicate on its digital network whether they require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. A transportation network company or an affiliated entity must, if wheelchair-accessible service is available, facilitate transportation service for passengers who require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle by doing one of the following:
(i) connecting the passenger to an available transportation network company driver or other driver operating a wheelchair-accessible vehicle; or
(ii) if connection under subparagraph (i) is not available, directing the passenger to an alternative provider with the legal authority and ability to dispatch a wheelchair-accessible vehicle to the passenger.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2604.4 - Dual motor carrier authority

§ 2604.4. Dual motor carrier authority.
A dual motor carrier that provides call or demand service under a certificate of public convenience and that has obtained a license from the commission to provide transportation network service may dispatch either a call or demand vehicle or a personal vehicle driven by a dual motor carrier driver to provide service in its authorized service territory. The certificate holder shall ensure, in the same manner used for call or demand fleet vehicles, that personal vehicles used to provide service under this section are in continuous compliance with Department of Transportation inspection standards and the commission's vehicle standards.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2606 - Personal vehicle requirements

§ 2606. Personal vehicle requirements.
(a) Authorized vehicles.--
Personal vehicles used by a transportation network company driver to provide transportation network service may be a coupe, sedan or other light-duty vehicle, including a van, minivan, sport utility vehicle, hatchback, convertible or pickup truck that is equipped and licensed for use on a public highway. At no time may a vehicle used to provide transportation network service transport a greater number of individuals, including the driver, than the number of seat belts factory installed in the vehicle.
(b) Vehicle requirements.--
No vehicle being used to provide transportation network service may be older than 10 model years old or 12 model years if the vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle as defined in section 2 of the act of November 29, 2004 (P.L.1376, No.178), known as the Alternative Fuels Incentive Act, and has been driven no more than 350,000 miles. The commission may adjust the requirements of this subsection by regulation or order. All vehicles shall be marked as required by the commission under section 2605(b)(8) (relating to transportation network company drivers).
(c) Inspections required.--
(1) An annual certificate of inspection under 75 Pa.C.S. Ch. 47 (relating to inspection of vehicles) must be obtained from an inspection station approved by the Department of Transportation under 67 Pa. Code Ch. 175 (relating to vehicle equipment and inspection) for each personal vehicle. A valid certificate of inspection shall be maintained in all vehicles. For a vehicle registered outside this Commonwealth, inspection must be conducted by a facility approved by the Department of Transportation.
(2) The transportation network company shall ensure that its drivers' vehicles remain in continuous compliance with this section and the commission's vehicle standards and are subject to periodic inspections according to Department of Transportation inspection standards.
(3) A commission officer may inspect a personal vehicle if there is reason to believe that the vehicle is not in compliance with the commission's vehicle standards to ensure compliance with this section.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2607 - Rates and forms of compensation

§ 2607. Rates and forms of compensation.
(a) Passenger receipt.--
Upon completion of transportation under this chapter, each transportation network company shall transmit an electronic receipt to the passenger's e-mail address or account on a digital network documenting:
(1) The origination, destination, mileage and time estimated of the trip.
(2) The driver's first name.
(3) The total amount paid, if any.
(b) Tariff and fares.--
A transportation network company shall file and maintain with the commission a tariff that sets forth the terms and conditions of service, including the basis for its fares and its policies regarding dynamic pricing. A transportation network company may offer transportation network service at no charge, suggest a donation or charge a fare. If a fare is charged, a transportation network company must disclose the fare calculation method prior to providing an arranged ride.
(c) Estimates.--
The transportation network company must provide estimates upon request for the cost of a trip.
(d) Dynamic pricing.--
A transportation network company shall provide notice to potential passengers prior to accepting a ride through its digital network any time dynamic pricing is in effect.
(e) Limitation.--
When a state of disaster emergency is declared under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301 (relating to general authority of Governor), a transportation network company that engages in dynamic pricing shall limit the multiplier by which its base rate is multiplied to the next highest multiple below the three highest multiples set on different days in the 60 days preceding the declaration of emergency. It shall be a violation of the act of October 31, 2006 (P.L.1210, No.133), known as the Price Gouging Act, for a transportation network company to charge a price that exceeds the limits of this subsection during a state of disaster emergency.
(f) Review.--
The amount of a donation, charge, fare or other compensation provided or received for transportation network service shall not be subject to review or approval by the commission under Chapter 13 (relating to rates and distribution systems).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2608 - Nondisclosure of passenger information

§ 2608. Nondisclosure of passenger information.
(a) Prohibition on disclosure.--
A transportation network company shall not disclose to a third party any personally identifiable or financial information of a transportation network company passenger unless one of the following applies:
(1) The customer knowingly consents. As used in this paragraph, the term "knowingly consents" means:
(i) The customer is not required to consent to the disclosure of personally identifiable or financial information to a third party in order to use a digital network or receive a prearranged ride.
(ii) The customer consents to disclosure of personally identifiable or financial information in a document that is separate from the transportation network company's terms of service agreement.
(2) The information is disclosed under subpoena, court order or other legal obligation.
(3) The disclosure is to the commission in the context of an investigation regarding a complaint filed with the commission against a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver and the commission treats the information as proprietary and confidential.
(4) The disclosure is required to protect or defend the terms of use of the service or to investigate violations of those terms. In addition to the foregoing, a transportation network company shall be permitted to share a passenger's name or telephone number with the transportation network company driver providing transportation network company service to the passenger in order to:
(i) facilitate correct identification of the passenger by the transportation network company driver; or
(ii) facilitate communication between the passenger and the transportation network company driver.
(b) Prohibition on sales.--
A transportation network company shall not sell the personally identifiable or financial information of a transportation network company passenger. The prohibition under this subsection shall not apply to the sale, merger or acquisition of a transportation network company by another entity.
(c) Definitions.--
As used in this section, the term "third party" shall not include vendors of a transportation network company who must access a passenger's personally identifiable or financial information to carry out contracted work on behalf of a transportation network company.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2609 - Fines and penalties

§ 2609. Fines and penalties.
(a) Imposition.--
The commission may, after notice and opportunity to be heard, impose civil penalties under section 3301 (relating to civil penalties for violations) and nonmonetary penalties, including license suspensions, revocations and other appropriate remedies for violations of this chapter and commission regulations and orders. The commission shall adopt a schedule of penalties to be imposed for specific violations, including multiple violations. The schedule shall delineate offenses deemed to be serious and the corresponding penalties.
(b) Violations for operation without commission authority.--
A person or entity which, as determined by the commission, operated as a transportation network company prior to the effective date of this section without proper authority from the commission shall be subject to a penalty not to exceed $1,000 per day or a maximum penalty not to exceed $250,000, notwithstanding the number of violations that occurred during the period in which the person or entity operated without authority.
(c) Disqualification.--
(1) The commission may issue an order to a transportation network company requiring disqualification of a driver from being a transportation network company driver if:
(i) during any three-year period the driver commits five or more violations under this title; or
(ii) at any time after the date of enactment of this act, the driver is convicted of any criminal offense described under section 2604.1(b)(5) (relating to licensure requirements).
(2) A commission directive to the transportation network company to disqualify a driver from being a transportation network company driver may occur only after the filing and adjudication of a formal complaint pursuant to Chapter 7 (relating to procedure on complaints) and commission regulations. A transportation network company shall be afforded full due process, including notice and opportunity to be heard.
(3) The commission may adopt regulations to allow for the reinstatement of a driver following an appropriate disqualification period and compliance with any conditions imposed by the commission.
Cross References.
Section 2609 is referred to in section 512.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 26 - Transportation Network Service › Section 2610 - Commission costs

§ 2610. Commission costs.
The program costs for commission implementation and enforcement of this chapter shall be included in the commission's proposed budget and shall be assessed upon transportation network companies in accordance with section 510 (relating to assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities). For the purposes of section 510 only, the definition of public utility shall include a transportation network company and, for purposes of assessment only, may be grouped with other utilities furnishing the same kind of service. The transportation network company shall report annually to the commission the gross intrastate receipts derived from all fares charged to customers for the provision of transportation network service, provided under this chapter, regardless of the entity that collects the revenues.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 27 - Railroads › Section 2701 - Railroad connections with sidetracks and laterals

§ 2701. Railroad connections with sidetracks and laterals.
(a) General rule.--
Every public utility engaged in a railroad business shall, upon application of any owner or operator of any lateral railroad, or any private sidetrack, or of any shipper tendering property for transportation, or of any consignee, construct, maintain, and operate, at a reasonable place and upon reasonable terms, a switch connection with any such lateral railroad or private sidetrack which may be constructed to connect with its railroad, where such connection may be reasonably practicable and can be put in with safety, and will furnish sufficient business to justify the construction and maintenance of the same.
(b) Additional connections and use.--
Whenever any lateral line of railroad or private sidetrack has been so connected with a line of any railroad, or whenever any owner of such lateral railroad or private sidetrack has at any time heretofore sold or leased, or shall hereafter sell or lease, such lateral railroad or sidetrack to any public utility engaged in a railroad business, any person or corporation, including a municipal corporation, shall be entitled to connect therewith, or to use the same upon payment to the party incurring the primary expense thereof of a reasonable proportion of the cost of such lateral railroad or private sidetrack, and of the maintenance thereof, which shall be determined, in case of disagreement among the parties, by the commission, after notice to the interested parties, and a hearing. Such connection and use shall be made without unreasonable interference with the use thereof by the party incurring the primary expense of owning or leasing such lateral railroad or sidetrack.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 27 - Railroads › Section 2703 - Ejectment in crossing cases

§ 2703. Ejectment in crossing cases.
When any real property is appropriated by the commission in connection with a crossing improvement under this part, the commission may direct the removal of all structures within the lines of such appropriation.
Cross References.
Section 2703 is referred to in section 102 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 66 - PUBLIC UTILITIES › Chapter 27 - Railroads › Section 2705 - Speedometers and speed recorders

§ 2705. Speedometers and speed recorders.
(a) General rule.--
No railroad locomotive shall be operated in excess of 30 miles per hour in this Commonwealth without a device or devices making a record of the speed at which the locomotive is traveling and providing the engineer or operator of the locomotive with a view of such speed. Both devices shall be functioning correctly within four miles per hour.
(b) Exceptions.--
Locomotives operated or used exclusively within designated yard limits in switching or transfer service need not be equipped in accordance with the provisions of this section. Locomotives while being used in commuter passenger service need not be equipped with a speed recording device.
(c) Notification of compliance.--
Each railroad shall notify the commission of the date that each locomotive comes into compliance with the provisions of this section. The notification shall state the serial number or other identification of the locomotive.
(d) Schedule of regulated locomotives.--
Each railroad affected by the provisions of this section shall maintain at a designated location a list or schedule of the locomotives referred to in this section. It shall set forth, along with other information, the date that the device or devices referred to in subsection (a) were calibrated and found to be functioning in accordance with the provisions of this section. It shall advise the commission as to such location. In the event of an accident during the operation of a locomotive or in the event of a disciplinary proceeding in which a railroad employee is charged with excessive speed, the record required by this section showing the speed at the time and place involved shall be retained by the railroad, at a location made known to the Public Utility Commission, until permission to destroy them has been granted by the commission or otherwise permitted in accordance with a rule, regulation or order of the commission. In any disciplinary proceeding in which a railroad employee is charged with excessive speed in the operation of a locomotive equipped with a speed recorder the railroad may not introduce other evidence of such speed unless the record has been retained in compliance with this subsection.
(e) Enforcement.--
The commission shall enforce the provisions of this section and may issue such order or orders as may be proper to require compliance therewith.
(Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1241, No.294, eff. 60 days)
1978 Amendment.
Act 294 amended subsec. (d).