COMMENTS

We invite interested parties to file comments recommending changes to G.O. 157-C, Part 3.01, and any other parts of the G.O., which will further our goal as stated above.⁴ Attachment A contains a revised version of Part 3.01 upon which parties may comment and/or make their own recommendations. We do not have any preconceived notions of what revisions, if any, should be made. We are providing this example in hopes that it will generate interest and encourage filing of comments.

We are aware that some parties advocate setting a minimum time for prearrangement. Parties making such a recommendation should include in their comments a discussion on how to prevent a minimum time requirement from unreasonably restricting the majority of charter-party carriers who are not engaging in taxi or taxi-like services. Examples might be:

· An operator has regular clients who normally reserve service well in advance, but who on occasion require service on short notice.

· A hotel may be requested by its guests to arrange charter limousine service with little advance notice.

Parties should also address whether the existing G.O. 157-C regulations present a problem in terms of consumer protection or public safety. For example, do bait-and-switch or price gouging occur as a result of non-prearranged transportation?

Service List

Within ten days from the date of this order, any person or representative of an entity interested in monitoring or participating in this rulemaking should send a letter to the Commission's Process Office (1) asking to be placed on the service list, and (2) stating the person's interest as either "monitoring" or

"participating." ⁵ A service list will be created and distributed shortly thereafter. We note that we will be posting significant documents (e.g., rulings, decisions) in this proceeding on the Commission's Web site, and many people may find it more convenient to follow this proceeding by checking the Web site. No letter is needed to monitor in this fashion.

How to File Comments

Service of comments is governed by our Rules of Practice and Procedure ( http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/RULES_PRAC_PROC/8508.htm), which includes a requirement that comments be served to all parties on the service list for a proceeding. To encourage the participation of parties that do not normally appear in Commission proceedings, we are going to have the staff of our Consumer Protection and Safety Division (CPSD) assist parties in the service of comments.

Anyone wishing to file comments shall do so by filing comments (an original document plus eight copies) with our Docket Office. CPSD staff will then mail a listing to all parties showing the names of those that filed comments. Anyone desiring to receive a copy of a particular filing will notify CPSD, who will then provide them with a copy.

⁴ G.O. 157-C is available for viewing on the Commission's Web site ( www.cpuc.ca.gov). ⁵ Persons stating an interest in monitoring the proceeding will be placed on the "Information Only" portion of the service list and not have party status. Only rulings and Commission decisions are distributed to the "Information Only" portion of the service list. Persons stating an interest in participating (i.e., intention to file comments) will be placed on the service list as a party.