Discussion
Applicant requests authority to operate as an on-call PSC to transport passengers and their baggage between points and places in Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties, on the one hand, and Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), and San Jose (SJC) International Airports, on the other hand. Applicant currently has one 7-passenger van. The proposed fares as listed in Exhibit C of the application range between $12 (San Bruno - SFO) and $69 (Pleasanton - SJC). The unaudited Balance Sheet as of June 2002 indicates total assets of $46,500, total liabilities of $1,500 and net worth of $45,000.
Notice of filing of the application appeared in the Commission's Daily Calendar on July 23, 2002. Applicant served a notice to the three involved counties, 18 cities, the affected airports and public transit operators in the service area.
In Resolution ALJ 176-3092 dated August 8, 2002, the Commission preliminarily categorized this application as ratesetting, and preliminarily determined that hearings were not necessary. No protest has been received. Given this status, public hearing is not necessary, and it is not necessary to alter the preliminary determinations made in Resolution ALJ 176-3092.
This is an uncontested matter in which the decision grants the relief requested. Accordingly, pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 311(g)(2), the otherwise applicable 30-day period for public review and comment is being waived.
Assignment of Proceeding
Richard Clark is the assigned Examiner in this proceeding.
1. Applicant requests authority to operate as an on-call PSC to transport passengers and their baggage between Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties, on the one hand, and OAK, SFO, and SJC, on the other hand.
2. Public convenience and necessity requires the proposed service.
3. No protest to the application has been filed.
4. A public hearing is not necessary.
5. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
1. Public convenience and necessity has been demonstrated and the application should be granted.
2. Since the matter is uncontested, the decision should be effective on the date it is signed.
Only the amount paid to the State for operative rights may be used in rate fixing. The State may grant any number of rights and may cancel or modify the monopoly feature of these rights at any time.
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. A certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) is granted to Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi (Applicant), an individual, authorizing him to operate as a passenger stage corporation (PSC), as defined in Pub. Util. Code § 226, to transport persons and their baggage, between the points and over the routes set forth in Appendix PSC-15561, subject to the conditions contained in the following paragraphs.
2. Applicant shall:
a. File a written acceptance of this certificate within 30 days after this order is effective.
b. Establish the authorized service and file tariffs and timetables within 120 days after this order is effective.
c. File tariffs on or after the effective date of this order. They shall become effective ten days or more after the effective date of this order, provided that the Commission and the public are given not less than ten days' notice.
d. Comply with General Orders Series 101 and 158, and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) safety rules.
e. Comply with the controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program pursuant to Pub. Util. Code § 1032.1 and General Order Series 158.
f. Remit to the Commission the Transportation Reimbursement Fee required by Pub. Util. Code § 423 when notified by mail to do so.
g. Comply with Pub. Util. Code §§ 460.7 and 1043, relating to the Workers' Compensation laws of this state.
h. Enroll all drivers in the pull notice system as required by Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code.
3. Applicant is authorized to begin operations on the date that the Consumer Protection and Safety Division mails a notice to Applicant that his evidence of insurance and other documents required by Ordering Paragraph 2 have been filed with the Commission and that the CHP has approved the use of Applicant's vehicles for service.
4. Before beginning service to any airport, Applicant shall notify the airport's governing body. Applicant shall not operate into or on airport property unless such operations are authorized by the airport's governing body.
5. The CPCN to operate as PSC-15561, granted herein, expires unless exercised within 120 days after the effective date of this order.
6. The Application is granted as set forth above.
7. This proceeding is closed.
This order is effective today.
Dated February 13, 2003, at San Francisco, California.
MICHAEL R. PEEVEY President |
CARL W. WOOD |
LORETTA M. LYNCH |
GEOFFREY F. BROWN |
SUSAN P. KENNEDY |
Commissioners |
Appendix PSC-15561 Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi Original Title Page
(an individual)
CERTIFICATE
OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
AS A PASSENGER STAGE CORPORATION
PSC-15561
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Showing passenger stage operative rights, restrictions,
limitations, exceptions, and privileges
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All changes and amendments as authorized by
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California
will be made as revised pages or added original pages.
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Appendix PSC-15561 Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi Original Page 1
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I N D E X
Page
SECTION I. GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS, RESTRICTIONS,
LIMITATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS 2
SECTION II. SERVICE AREAS 3
SECTION III. ROUTE DESCRIPTION 3
Appendix PSC-15561 Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi Original Page 2
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SECTION I. GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi, an individual, by the certificate of public convenience and necessity granted by the decision noted in the foot of the margin, is authorized to transport passengers and their baggage on an "on-call" basis, between points and places as described in Section II, and over and along the routes described in Section III, subject however, to the authority of this Commission to change or modify this authority at any time and subject to the following provisions:
a. When a route description is given in one direction, it applies to operation in either direction unless otherwise indicated.
b. The term "on-call," as used, refers to service which is authorized to be rendered dependent on the demands of passengers. The tariffs shall show the conditions under which each authorized on-call service will be provided, and shall include the description of the boundary of each fare zone, except when a single fare is charged to all points within a single incorporated city.
c. No passengers shall be transported except those having a point of origin or destination as described in Section IIB.
d. This certificate does not authorize the holder to conduct any operation on the property of any airport unless such operation is authorized by the airport authority involved.
Appendix PSC-15561 Mohammad Shaheib Mojaddadi Original Page 3
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SECTION II. SERVICE AREA.
A. Points and places in the Counties of Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo.
B. San Francisco International Airport.
San Jose International Airport.
Oakland International Airport.
SECTION III. ROUTE DESCRIPTION.
Commencing from any point as described in Section IIA, then over the most convenient streets, expressways, and highways to the airports described in Section IIB.
