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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 556 Passenger Transfer Between Carriers

§ 556 Passenger Transfer Between Carriers

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§ 556 Passenger Transfer Between Carriers

Key Takeaways

  • •Bus and train companies must help passengers switch between their lines and other companies' lines fairly.
  • •They can't charge more or give worse service to passengers just because they're switching to another company's line.
  • •They have to do this quickly and without playing favorites.

Example

You take a bus from Company A, but need to switch to a train from Company B to finish your trip.

Company A must let you switch to Company B's train easily, without charging you extra or making you wait longer just because it's a different company. They have to treat you the same as someone staying on their own bus.

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§ 556 Passenger Transfer Between Carriers

Every common carrier shall afford all reasonable, proper, and equal facilities for the prompt and efficient interchange and transfer of passengers between the lines owned, operated, controlled, or leased by it and the lines of every other common carrier, and shall make such interchange and transfer promptly without discrimination between passengers or carriers as to compensation charged, service rendered, or facilities afforded. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

common carriersdiscriminationportleasecompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 3341 Authority Powers And Financing
  • § 105052 General Manager Powers
  • § 3341.1 Enterprise Acquisition And Development
  • § 3341.2 Project Financing Authority Powers
  • § 3341.5 Authority Cost Recovery Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 556.
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