§ 1034 Passenger Stage Operation Orders

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law lets the commission shut down a bus, shuttle, or other passenger service if someone complains it’s running without the required license, and keep it stopped until the commission decides what to do.

Key Takeaways

•The commission can act on a complaint about an unlicensed passenger service.
•It can order the service to stop operating right away, with or without notice.
•The service stays stopped until the commission makes a decision or gives another order.

Example

A city resident files a complaint that a private shuttle bus is picking up passengers even though it never got a public convenience and necessity certificate.

The commission can order the shuttle company to stop running the buses right away, even without warning, and keep them stopped until the commission finishes its review and issues a final decision.

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§ 1034 Passenger Stage Operation Orders

When a complaint has been filed with the commission alleging that any passenger stage is being operated without a certificate of public convenience and necessity, contrary to or in violation of the provisions of this part, the commission may, with or without notice, make its order requiring the corporation or person operating or managing such passenger stage, to cease and desist from such operation, until the commission makes and files its decision on the complaint, or until further order of the commission. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of public convenience and necessity cease and desist

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1034.

§ 1034 Passenger Stage Operation Orders

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1034 Passenger Stage Operation Orders

Key Takeaways

•The commission can act on a complaint about an unlicensed passenger service.
•It can order the service to stop operating right away, with or without notice.
•The service stays stopped until the commission makes a decision or gives another order.

Example

A city resident files a complaint that a private shuttle bus is picking up passengers even though it never got a public convenience and necessity certificate.

The commission can order the shuttle company to stop running the buses right away, even without warning, and keep them stopped until the commission finishes its review and issues a final decision.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1034 Passenger Stage Operation Orders

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of public convenience and necessity cease and desist

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1034.

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