Section 23.61. Posting of changes in passenger fares

(a) Upon the filing and posting of new tariffs or supplements to tariffs making increases in passenger fares by carriers other than railroads and aircraft, notice thereof shall be given to the public by posting in offices, waiting rooms, and stations a notice on a poster, which shall be not less than 15 by 20 inches in size, or 300 square inches, printed in bold type of not less than 1 inch in height, as follows:
NOTICE
NEW RATES (FARES) TO BECOME EFFECTIVE
here insert date
MAKING INCREASES IN RATES (FARES) AFFECTING
here designate
the class of
service affected

HAVING BEEN FILED AND POSTED IN THE OFFICES OF THIS CARRIER AND WILL BE PRODUCED FOR EXAMINATION UPON REQUEST.

(b) The notice shall be posted in the offices so that it may be readily seen, and in two conspicuous places in each station and waiting room where tariffs are placed in the custody of a representative. Unless otherwise authorized by this subchapter or by the Commission, the notice shall be posted for a period of not less than 30 days before the increases become effective, and is in addition to the notices prescribed in § § 23.41—23.43 (relating to notice of tariff changes).

(c) Carriers, except railroads and aircraft, shall also post in every car or other means of conveyance employed by them for the transportation of passengers, over the line affected, a notice similar to that prescribed in subsection (a) for the period indicated, the notice to be of a size and type appropriate to the vehicle involved.

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Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 23.66 (relating to filings as public record).