Press Release

PUC Supports Fontana’s Legislation on Transportation Network Companies

Published on 7/8/2014

Filed under: Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following statement on Sen. Wayne D. Fontana’s legislation to provide a permanent solution for the ride-sharing program (SB 1457):

“We have been working with Sen. Fontana and fully support his legislation that would provide another option under which transportation network companies may operate in the state. We are pleased that he has taken this initiative and introduced this legislation. We look forward to assisting Sen. Fontana as he seeks passage of this important measure in the fall.”

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