Every transportation company in this state, which shall engage in the carrying of passengers, shall receive and transport, without compensation or other transportation charges, with each passenger, the personal baggage of such person or passenger, not exceeding 150 pounds, upon the presentation of a whole ticket, or other contract or agreement of transportation, and not exceeding 75 pounds upon the presentation of a half ticket or other contract or agreement of transportation.
Ala. Code § 37-2-35 (1975)