PENNSYLVANIA
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265
Public Meeting held February 16, 2012
Commissioners Present:
Robert F. Powelson, Chairman
John F. Coleman, Jr., Vice Chairman
Wayne E. Gardner
James H. Cawley
Pamela A. Witmer
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONv. / C-2011- 2249510
ROSEMONT TAXICAB CO INC
829 CONESTOGA RD
BRYN MAWR PA 19010
A-6310311
ORDER
BY THE COMMISSION:
On December 6, 2011, the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement instituted a Complaint against Rosemont Taxicab Co., Inc., respondent, for failing to obtain a criminal history record check for 15 drivers in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.505(a); for failing to have a complete driver log sheet or a trip sheet in its vehicles in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.313(c); and for failing to have a properly executed lease with one of its drivers in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.101(b)(1).
The respondent was notified that an Answer to the complaint was due within 20 days of the date of service and that failure to file a timely Answer would result in an Order imposing a fine or other appropriate remedy. The complaint was served upon the respondent at 11:13 am on December 08, 2011. To date, more than twenty (20) days later, Respondent has failed to file an Answer to the Complaint.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED:
1. That the allegations in the Complaint are deemed to be admitted.
2. That the Complaint is hereby sustained.
3. That Respondent is hereby fined $3,850 for failing to obtain a criminal history record check for 15 drivers in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.505(a); for failing to have a complete driver log sheets or a trip sheets in its vehicles in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.313(c); and for failing to have a properly executed lease with one of its drivers in violation of 52 Pa. Code §29.101(b)(1). Payment must be made to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265.
5. That Respondent is hereby notified to cease and desist from further violations of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa. C.S. §§101, et seq. and the regulations of the Commission, 52 Pa. Code §§1.1, et seq.
BY THE COMMISSION,
Rosemary Chiavetta
Secretary
(SEAL)
ORDER ADOPTED: February 16, 2012
ORDER ENTERED: February 16, 2012