2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 2287-4.0 - Rates and Tariffs

4.1 Rates

4.1.1 Rates must be filed with OPC in accordance with Title 2 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 18, Section 1802(q) before they may be instituted. Rate graduations shall be calculated in 1/10 mile increments.

4.1.2 Any vehicle utilizing more than one rate must notify the customer during the trip when Rate 2 will be utilized.

4.2 Tariffs. Public carriers shall file one copy of all tariffs, supplements and amendments thereto, showing all rates or charges and rules and regulations at least thirty (30) days prior to their effective date unless special authority is otherwise granted by OPC. Each tariff shall show:

4.2.1 current intrastate rates including joint rates when such have been established between each point on a route and all other points on any other route.

4.2.2 the classification of passengers

4.2.3 privileges or facilities granted

4.2.4 all rules and regulations which may in any manner change, affect, or determine rates or services

4.2.5 tariffs shall be filed in a form similar to that required by the Interstate Commerce Commission/U.S.DOT.

4.3 Rate and Time Schedule Changes: Notice

4.3.1 Public carriers shall file an application to the OPC to amend the current rate schedule or temporary fuel surcharge fee at least thirty days prior to the effective date of the proposed rate change.

4.3.2 No public carrier shall make any change in any existing rate or time schedules without publication in a newspaper of general circulation for two separate days in two consecutive weeks in the geographic area affected by the changes. The notices shall plainly state the changes proposed to be made in the rates and schedules then in force and the time when the changes will go into effect. The notice shall be published thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date. All such changes shall be immediately indicated upon its schedules by such public carrier. Public carriers engaged in regularly scheduled operations shall also prominently post notice of proposed rate and schedule changes in all agency stations within the State. The proposed rate schedule changes will also be made available to the public by the OPC and DMV Internet Website. The public shall have the opportunity to inspect the details of the proposed changes upon request to the agent.

4.3.3 Rate changes shall be in accordance with Title 2 of the Delaware Code, Chapter 18, Section 1802(q). Temporary fuel surcharge fees may only be effective, after approval by OPC, for a period of ninety (90) days.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-4.0

22 DE Reg. 1030 (6/1/2019) (final)