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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 2Ch. 8Art. 2§ 5375 Transportation Service Permit Issuance

§ 5375 Transportation Service Permit Issuance

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§ 5375 Transportation Service Permit Issuance

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can give or deny a permit to run a transportation service.
  • •They check if the service is needed, if the company is responsible, and if they follow the rules.
  • •They can add extra rules to the permit if they think it’s best for the public.
  • •Having another similar permit doesn’t automatically stop them from getting this one.

Example

A company wants to start a new bus service in a small town.

The government will check if the town really needs the bus service, if the company has enough money and is trustworthy, and if they will follow all the rules. If everything looks good, they’ll give the permit, maybe with some extra conditions like specific routes or safety checks. Even if the company already runs another bus service somewhere else, that won’t stop them from getting this new permit.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5375 Transportation Service Permit Issuance

The commission may, with or without hearing, issue or refuse to issue a permit or certificate. If the commission finds that public convenience and necessity require the proposed transportation service and the applicant possess satisfactory fitness and financial responsibility to initiate and conduct the proposed transportation services, and will faithfully comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the commission with respect thereto, it shall issue the permit or certificate to conduct the requested operations, or may issue it for the partial exercise of the privilege sought, and may attach to the permit or certificate such terms and conditions as, in its judgment, are required in the public interest; provided also that the permit or certificate shall not require the filing or publication of time schedules or tariffs. The fact that the applicant for the certificate is, or may later become a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a passenger stage corporation issued pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1031), Chapter 5, Part 1, Division 1, of this code shall not be deemed inconsistent with the provisions of this section, and such dual authority may be authorized. (Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 234.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 5371 Charter Passenger Carrier Permits
  • § 5373.5 Certificate Transfer Restrictions
  • § 5378.7 Charter Carrier Insurance Violations
  • § 742.5 Telephone Billing Service Restrictions
  • § 5371.6 Charter Carrier Advertising Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 5375.
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