California Code of Regulations › Title 20 - Public Utilities and Energy › Division 1 - Public Utilities Commission › Chapter 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure › Article 3 - Particular Applications › Section 3.3 - (Rule 3.3) Certificate to Operate

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Applications for a certificate to operate
				  as a vessel common carrier or passenger stage corporation shall contain the
				  following information:
(1) The type of
				  service applicant seeks to perform or that is being performed by applicant, a
				  general description of it, and a reference to the authority under which
				  existing service is performed.
(2)
				  The specific authority requested and the particular statutory provision under
				  which the certificate is requested.
(3) The areas and points where the applicant
				  will be holding out service, by county, fixed termini, and regular route, if
				  appropriate. If the applicant intends to serve one or more commercial airports,
				  this information must include each airport proposed to be served.
(4) A map or sketch of the route and points
				  to be served, drawn to suitable indicated scale, and showing present and
				  proposed operation by distinctive coloring or marking.
(5) A list of the base fares to be charged,
				  and a statement indicating whether or not the applicant is aware of existing
				  competitors who offer the same or substantially similar services. In addition,
				  all proposed discounted fares must be disclosed as part of this list.
				  Applications for certificates need not contain tariffs, but shall indicate the
				  level and nature of proposed rates and rules, as required herein, and may refer
				  to tariffs on file with or issued by the Commission.
(6) A statement indicating the frequency of
				  the proposed service. If "on call" service is proposed, the application shall
				  set forth conditions under which such service would be performed.
(7) The kind and approximate number of units
				  of equipment to be employed in the proposed service.
(8) A statement of financial ability to
				  render the proposed service.
(9)
				  Facts showing that the proposed operation is required by public convenience and
				  necessity, as defined by Public Utilities Code Section
				  1031(b).
				  Pursuant to Section
				  1032
				  of the Public Utilities Code, the applicant must show:
a. That the applicant is financially and
				  organizationally capable of conducting an operation that complies with the
				  rules and regulations of the Department of the California Highway Patrol (GIP)
				  governing highway safety;
b. That
				  the applicant is committed to observing federal and state hours of service
				  regulations;
c. That the applicant
				  has a preventive maintenance program in effect for its passenger vehicles that
				  conforms to CHP regulations found under Title 13 of the California Code of
				  Regulations (CCR);
d. That the
				  applicant institutes a program to monitor the driving records of those
				  operating vehicles that require Class B driver's licenses;
e. That the applicant has a safety education
				  and training program in effect for all employees and subcarriers;
f. That the applicant agrees to maintain its
				  passenger vehicles in safe operating condition and in compliance with motor
				  vehicle safety laws and regulations; and
g. That the applicant has filed with the
				  Commission proof of workers' compensation insurance coverage or a statement as
				  required by Public Utilities Code Section
				  460.7.