Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 1053.1 - Standard classifications of limousine service(a) The Authority will issue limousine certificates for the several standard classifications of service identified in this chapter. One limousine certificate will permit only one classification of limousine service.(b) The following standard classification of types of limousine service is adopted, and the following are hereby recognized as standard classifications of limousine service: (1)Luxury limousine service. The Authority will issue two separate certificates of public convenience for luxury limousine service, as follows: (i) Local, nonscheduled common carrier by motor vehicle service for passengers rendered in luxury-type vehicles, as provided in § 1053.23 (relating to vehicle and equipment requirements), on an exclusive basis which is arranged for in advance. If the classification of limousine service does not strictly meet the classifications provided in paragraph (2) or (3), the service will be deemed luxury limousine service under this subparagraph.(ii) Local, nonscheduled common carrier by motor vehicle service for passengers rendered in a vehicle capable of seating not less than 9 passengers, including the driver, and not more than 15 passengers, including the driver, on an exclusive basis which is arranged for in advance. The driver of a limousine providing service under this subparagraph shall maintain a trip sheet as provided in § 1057.16 (relating to trip sheet requirements).(2)Airport transfer service. Common carrier service rendered on a nonexclusive, scheduled basis by the holder of a certificate of public convenience from the Authority which originates or terminates at an airport, railroad station or hotel located in whole or in part in Philadelphia.(3)Remote carrier. A vehicle operated by the holder of a certificate of public convenience from the PUC that engages in limousine service, group and party service or airport transfer service from any airport, railroad station or hotel located in whole or in part in Philadelphia to a location outside Philadelphia.The provisions of this §1053.1 temporarily amended May 5, 2017, effective 2/25/2017, expire upon promulgation of final-form regulations or on November 5, 2018, whichever is later, as set forth in 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02(b), 47 Pa.B. 2558.The provisions of this §1053.1 temporarily amended under 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B 02.