Section 29.13. Scheme of classification

The following standard classification of types of service furnished by common carriers of passengers is adopted, and the following is hereby recognized as a standard class of common carrier service. The rights and conditions pertaining to a standard class of service are specified in Subchapter D (relating to supplemental regulations). A certificated service which does not completely correspond to a standard class may be governed, where practicable, by the regulations for the standard class to which it most nearly corresponds:

(1) Scheduled route service. Common carrier service for passengers, rendered on either an exclusive or a nonexclusive basis, wherein the vehicles delivering the service operate according to schedules along designated routes.

(2) Call or demand service. Local common carrier service for passengers, rendered on either an exclusive or a nonexclusive basis, where the service is characterized by the fact that passengers normally hire the vehicle and its driver either by telephone call or by hail, or both.

(3) Group and party service. Common carrier service for passengers, rendered on an exclusive basis as charter service for groups or rendered on a nonexclusive basis for tour or sightseeing service and special excursion service.

(4) Limousine service. Local, nonscheduled common carrier service for passengers rendered in luxury-type vehicles on an exclusive basis which is arranged for in advance.

(5) Airport transfer service. Common carrier service for passengers rendered on a nonexclusive basis which originates or terminates at an airport.

(6) Other services: paratransit, experimental. Common carrier service for passengers which differs from service as described in any one of the five classes set forth in paragraphs (1)—(5) and is provided in a manner described in the certificate of public convenience of the carrier and is subject to restrictions and regulations are stated in the certificate of the carrier or in this chapter.

The provisions of this § 29.13 adopted April 15, 1946; amended through February 21, 1966; amended January 23, 1981, effective January 24, 1981, 11 Pa.B. 409; amended June 18, 1982, effective January 16, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 1862.

Notation

Notes of Decisions

Prospective Application

Where the Commission applied regulations adopted after the issuance of the petitioner’s certificate to operate a limousine service, the Commission did not apply the regulations retroactively, but prospectively to existing certificate holders. Burgit v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 475 A.2d 1339 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1984).

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 29.401 (relating to applicability); and 52 Pa. Code § 29.501 (relating to applicability).