Docket 13 MC 08 Rulemaking
Proposed Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Passengers via Public Motor Vehicles
The Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (the “Division”) is conducting a rulemaking proceeding to adopt Rules and Regulations Governing the Transportation of Passengers via Public Motor Vehicles. Rhode Island General Law §39-14.1-6 was amended in 2012 to require the Division to establish minimum allowable charges for transportation services provided by public motor vehicles. Additionally, Rhode Island General Law §39-14.1-1(7) was amended to require that “All vehicles operated under this chapter shall conform to the specifications established by the Division”.
- Hearing Notice - Hearing Scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM
- Concise Explanatory Statement
- Draft Rule
- Testimony of Terrence Mercer - Associate Administrator for Motor Carriers
Because of substantive changes made to the original draft of the rules, the Division is scheduling a second hearing to address this second iteration of the proposed rules.
- Second Hearing Notice - Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2013
- Draft Rule (Second Version)
- Testimony of Terrence Mercer - Associate Administrator for Motor Carriers (on Second Draft)
Report and Order Issued October 15, 2013
Final Version of Rule - Effective November 11, 2013 (Appendix 2)