Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services
2287 - Public Carrier Regulations
Section 2287-4.0 - Rates and Tariffs
Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 2287-4.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
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.
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