Section 23-13-236 - Common carriers - Duties as to transportation of passengers and property - Rates, charges, rules, etc(a) It shall be the duty of every common carrier of passengers by motor vehicle: (1) To establish reasonable through routes with other common carriers and to provide safe and adequate service, equipment, and facilities for the transportation of passengers;(2) To establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable individual and joint rates, fares, and charges, and just and reasonable rules and practices relating thereto and relating to the issuance, form, and substance of tickets; the carrying of personal, sample, and excess baggage; the facilities for transportation; and all other matters relating to or connected with the transportation of passengers; and(3) In case of joint rates, fares, and charges, to establish just, reasonable, and equitable divisions thereof as between the carriers participating therein which shall not unduly prefer or prejudice any of the participating carriers.(b) It shall be the duty of every common carrier of property by motor vehicle:(1) To provide safe and adequate service, equipment, and facilities for the transportation of property; and(2) To establish, observe, and enforce just and reasonable rates, charges, and classifications and just and reasonable rules and practices relating thereto, and relating to the manner and method of presenting, marking, packing, and delivering property for transportation, the facilities for transportation, and all other matters relating to or connected with the transportation of property.Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2434, eff. 7/24/2019.Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2433, eff. 7/24/2019.Acts 1955, No. 397, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-1769.