52 Pa. Code § 1063.2 - Limousine rates and tariffs

(a) Certificate holders shall comply with section 5703 of the act (relating to rates) and this chapter as to rates and tariffs.

(b) Except when inconsistent with the act, this part or an order of the Authority, limousine certificate holders shall charge rates and maintain and file tariffs with the Director in a manner consistent with relevant portions of Chapter 23 (relating to tariffs for common carriers).

(c) Nonflexible rate tariffs for limousines must be based on time, mileage or a combination of both. Nonflexible rates shall be filed with the Director and may be effective no earlier than 72 hours' notice to the Director. Supporting financial justification for tariff changes utilizing nonflexible rates is not required. The use of meters is prohibited.

(d) Upon the Director's approval and conditions as may be appropriate, limousine certificate holders may adopt a tariff utilizing a flexible pricing model that allows rates to change in real time in response to the supply of available limousines and the demand for service. Tariffs utilizing flexible rates shall be filed with the Director and may be effective no earlier than 60 days' notice to the Director. Supporting financial justification for tariff changes utilizing flexible rates is not required. The use of meters is prohibited. Tariffs utilizing flexible rates must include a notification procedure that discloses the estimated fare to customers prior to the beginning of the trip. Tariffs must comply with the Price Gouging Act (73 P.S. § § 232.1-232.5).

(e) A limousine certificate holder may offer below-tariff pricing such as promotions, coupons, loyalty programs and corporate client discounts upon 24 hours advanced written notice to the Authority.

Notes

52 Pa. Code § 1063.2

The provisions of this § 1063.2 temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective 2/25/2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, ehichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558.

The provisions of this § 1063.2 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.