California Public Utilities Commission

PUC Investigations Result in Enforcement Actions and Fines Imposed on Operators

The California Public Utilities Commission CPUC Transportation Enforcement Section, took the following enforcement actions against limousine, bus and shuttle companies for violations of the Public Utilities Code and CPUC rules and regulations during the fourth quarter of 2009.

Fifty-six companies were cited and fined (totaling $51,250) for one or more of these violations: Administrative Citation 

1. Engaged employees without procuring evidence of workers' compensation insurance
2. Failed to comply with G.O. 157 rules (no prearrangement, waybills, failed to maintain a current equipment list on file, failed to report the seating capacity of vehicles in operation
3. Failed to enroll drivers in a mandatory drug and alcohol program
4. Failed to enroll drivers in DMV Pull Notice program
5. Operated at airport without a valid CPUC permit
6. Operated without a valid authority (suspension, revocation, expiration, or unlicensed)
7. Operated without evidence of PLPD insurance in effect and on file

Cease and Desist Notices

One hundred-fourteen companies were issued cease and desist notice for one or more of these violations:  

1. Engaging employees without evidence of workers' compensation insurance
2. Engaging unlicensed sub carriers
3. Failing to maintain waybills
4. Operating and advertising without a valid permit (unlicensed, suspended, revoked, or expired)
5. Operating at airport without a CPUC permit
6. Operating beyond the scope of their operating authority
7. Operating without evidence of PLPD insurance in effect

The California Public Utilities Commission {CPUC) will be continuing its multi-agency strike force operations on passenger carriers (limousines, shuttles and motor coaches) throughout the State at all major airports, sporting venues, wineries, prom locations and other locations where there is an anticipated high visibility of these types of vehicles.

The California Public Utilities Commission {CPUC) Enforcement Team is committed with these type of operations to ensure that operators are properly licensed with the CPUC.