- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- News release [Apr. 13, 2010]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Public Service Commission
- Date of Original:
- 2010-04-13
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA P800 .P1 N6 2010/4-13
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bp800-b-pp1-bn6-b2010-s4-h13-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bp800-b-pp1-bn6-b2010-s4-h13-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Contact: Bill Edge Phone 404-656-6558
Fax 404-656-2341 www.psc.state.ga.us
Georgia Public Service Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
244 Washington St S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Phone: 404-656-4501 Toll free: 800-282-5813
12-10
PSC Offers Advice for Hiring Limousines and Other Passenger Carriers
Atlanta, April 13, 2010 Prom and graduation season is here again and the Georgia Public Service Commission offers some helpful advice for Georgians who may be hiring passenger carriers for these events.
Be aware of illegal companies. Under current Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 46-7-2, 46-7-3, 46-7-85.3, 46-7-85.4 and 46-7-12) all passenger carrier companies that fall under the Commission's authority and operate within the state are required to be registered and have proof of insurance on file with the Commission. A list of the licensed companies can be found on the Commission's website: (For limo companies) http://www.psc.state.ga.us/transportation/limodata.asp (For bus companies) http://www.psc.state.ga.us/transportation/BusCompanyData.asp
Chauffeurs who drive for licensed limousine carriers are required to have permits which are only issued to drivers that work for limousine companies approved by the Commission and who have successfully completed a criminal history investigation from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. A carrier operating illegally will not have the Commission's required proof of insurance and a chauffeur working for an illegal carrier may not have passed the mandatory background investigation. All passenger carriers that fall under the Commission's authority are also required to obtain from the Georgia Department of Revenue an intrastate registration permit and vehicle ID stamps.
When making your reservations always get a written confirmation. As a reminder, contact the company a few days prior to the scheduled event to confirm the arrangements. Remember that the Commission no longer regulates the rates charged by limousine companies so shop around for the most competitive price and confirm that price to avoid last minute surprises.
Parents should be aware that under state law limousine companies are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages only if they have been issued a permit to sell alcoholic beverages from the Georgia Department of Revenue. However, limousine companies must obey all applicable local and state laws including prohibitions on serving alcoholic beverages to underage minors. Any violations should be reported to local police and the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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Georgia Public Service Commission
If consumers need more information about passenger carriers or if you have a complaint about service issues, contact the Commission's Transportation Unit at 404-656-4501 or toll free outside metro Atlanta 1-800-282-5813.
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