(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 18C Sub-ch. 6 heading) SUB-CHAPTER 6.
MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
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(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 6 Art I heading) ARTICLE I.
GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING
MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6101)
Sec. 18c-6101.
Scope of Commission Jurisdiction.
Except as provided in Section 18c-6102 of this Chapter, the
jurisdiction of the Commission shall extend to all motor carriers of
passengers operating within the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6102)
Sec. 18c-6102.
Exemptions From Commission Jurisdiction.
The provisions of this Sub-chapter shall not, except as provided
in Section 18c-6501 of this Chapter, apply to:
(1) carriers owned by any political subdivision, school district,
institution of higher education, or municipality, and operated either by
such political subdivision, institution of higher education, or
municipality or its lessee or agent;
(2) commuter vans as defined in this Code;
(3) carriers transporting passengers without fixed routes or
schedules and charging on a time or distance basis, including
taxicabs, charter operations, and contract bus operations;
(4) carriers transporting passengers with fixed routes and schedules
and charging on a per passenger fixed charge basis and which do not include
an airport as a point to be served on the route, in whole or in part;
(5) transportation in vehicles with a manufacturer's rated
seating capacity of less than 8 persons, including the
driver;
(6) transportation subject to the Ridesharing Arrangements Act;
(7) commuter buses offering short-haul for-hire regularly scheduled
passenger transportation service within metropolitan and suburban areas,
over regular routes with fixed schedules, and utilized primarily by
passengers using reduced-fare, multiple-ride, or commutation tickets during
morning and evening peak periods in travelling to and from their places of
employment; and
(8) those persons owning and operating school buses, as defined in this
Code, and regulated by other provisions of this
Code.
(Source: P.A. 90-407, eff. 8-15-97; 91-357, eff. 7-29-99.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6103) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6103)
Sec. 18c-6103.
Unlawful Operations.
Except as provided in Article I of this Sub-chapter, and subject
to the provisions stated herein, no person shall:
(1) Operate as a motor carrier of passengers unless the person
possesses a valid license authorizing such operations.
(2) Provide service at rates other than those contained in
lawfully applicable tariffs for such service;
(3) Otherwise operate as a motor carrier of passengers in
violation of any provision of this Chapter, Commission regulations
and orders, or any other law of this state; or
(4) Aid or abet any other person in a violation of this Chapter,
Commission regulations or orders, by soliciting or receiving,
or by compensating service from a person not authorized to
provide such service, or at other than lawful rates for such
service, or otherwise.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 6 Art II heading) ARTICLE II.
LICENSING
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6201) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6201)
Sec. 18c-6201.
Requirements for issuance of licenses.
(1) General
requirements. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this Section, the
Commission shall grant an application for a motor carrier of
passengers license, in whole or in part, to the extent that
it finds that the application was properly filed, a need for
the proposed service exists, the applicant if fit, willing,
and able to provide the service in compliance with this Chapter,
Commission regulations and orders, absent a showing that
issuance of the license would be inconsistent with the public
interest. Otherwise, the application shall be denied. In
determining whether issuance of a motor carrier of passengers
license would be inconsistent with the public interest, the
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(d) any other factor relevant to the public interest.
(2) Motor carriers of passengers providing service to or from
airports. The Commission shall grant an application for a motor carrier
of passengers license authorizing service along any route
where an airport is a point to be served on the route, in
whole or in part, to the extent that it finds that the
application was properly filed, a need for the proposed
service exists, the applicant is fit, willing, and able to
provide the service in compliance with this Chapter, Commission
regulations and orders, and the public convenience and
necessity requires issuance of the license. Otherwise, the
application shall be denied. The provisions of this
subsection shall be construed to impose the same entry
requirements as were previously applicable under Section 55
of "An Act concerning public utilities", approved June
29, 1921, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 85-553 .)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6202) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6202)
Sec. 18c-6202.
Other Provisions Relating to Licensing and
Registration.
Provisions in Articles II, III, and IV of Sub-chapter 4 of this Chapter,
governing the suspension, revocation, and transfer of motor
carrier of property licenses, the registration of interstate
motor carriers of property shall likewise govern motor carriers of passengers as if
all references therein were to motor carriers of passengers.
(Source: P.A. 85-553.)
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(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 6 Art III heading) ARTICLE III.
ADDITION, CHANGE, REDUCTION, OR
DISCONTINUANCE OF SCHEDULED MOTOR BUS SERVICE
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6301) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6301)
Sec. 18c-6301.
General Provisions.
No motor common carrier of passengers shall add to, change,
reduce, or discontinue service to any point along a route over
which the carrier is authorized to provide intrastate service,
except in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
(Source: P.A. 85-553.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6302) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6302)
Sec. 18c-6302.
Definitions.
The following terms, when used in this Article,
shall have the hereinafter designated meanings.
(1) "Addition" to service means the institution of new
scheduled service.
(2) "Change" in service means a change in the time or times of
scheduled service which does not constitute a reduction or
discontinuance of service.
(3) "Reduction" of service means any reduction in the level of
scheduled service which does not constitute discontinuance of
the carrier's service.
(4) "Discontinuance" of service means total discontinuance of
service to any point along a route over which the carrier is
authorized to provide service or reduction in the level of
service to any such point to less than one round trip per
weekday (Monday through Friday).
(Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6303) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6303)
Sec. 18c-6303.
Schedule Changes and Reductions in Service.
Any motor common carrier of passengers may add to, change, or
reduce the level of its service to any point along a route over
which the carrier is authorized to provide service, provided that
the addition, change or reduction does not constitute
discontinuance of service to any point along a route over which the carrier
is authorized to serve, after the carrier has served notice in
accordance with Commission regulations adopted pursuant to this
Article, and without prior authorization.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6304) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6304)
Sec. 18c-6304.
Discontinuances.
No motor common carrier of passengers shall discontinue service
to any point along a route over which the carrier is authorized
to provide service except in accordance with provisions of
Section 18c-6305 of this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6305) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6305)
Sec. 18c-6305.
Prior Notice and Petition for Authorization.
(1) Annual and Amended Lists of Points Under Consideration for
Discontinuance.
By March of each calendar year, each motor carrier of
passengers shall submit to the Commission a list of routes and
points which it is authorized to serve which the carrier has
under consideration for discontinuance within the following
12 months. A carrier may amend its list on the
1st day of each subsequent month.
(2) Notice of Intent to Discontinue.
Not less than 30 days after a point appears on a
list of points under consideration for discontinuance, the
carrier may serve on the Commission the carrier's Notice of
Intent to discontinue service. Such notice shall be for the
purpose of alerting the Commission and allowing a period of
time during which alternatives to discontinuance, or
alternative service, may be explored.
(3) Petitions to Discontinue.
Not less than 60 nor more than 90 days after
the filing of a Notice of Intent to discontinue, the carrier
may formally propose discontinuance by filing in accordance
with such requirements as to form and content as the
Commission may prescribe. The Commission may investigate the
proposal, and may suspend the discontinuance pending the
outcome of the investigation for a period not to exceed
90 days from the date the proposal is filed. The
Commission shall determine, after considering the public need
for service, revenues (both those which have been received
and those which might be received, by subsidy or otherwise)
and variable costs associated with the service, and the
availability of reasonable alternative transportation service
whether the public convenience and necessity requires
continuation of the service proposed to be discontinued. If
the Commission determines that the public convenience and
necessity requires continuation, it shall so order;
otherwise, the proceeding shall be dismissed.
(4) Waiver or Notice.
Prior notice requirements under this Section may be waived
for good cause or where the carrier has made substantial
compliance with such prior notice requirements or compliance
is not necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 6 Art IV heading) ARTICLE IV.
RATEMAKING
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6401) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6401)
Sec. 18c-6401.
Ratemaking.
The Commission may exercise, with respect to rate regulation of
motor carriers of passengers, any and all power which it may
exercise with respect to rate regulation of motor carriers of
property. Motor carriers of passengers shall be in all respects
subject to provisions of this Chapter governing ratemaking for motor
carriers of property, except as provided in 49 U.S. Code
11501(e).
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 6 Art V heading) ARTICLE V.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6501) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6501)
Sec. 18c-6501.
Hours of Service for Drivers.
No motor carrier of passengers shall operate any vehicle with a
manufacturer's rated seating capacity of more than 8
persons, including the driver, except in compliance with federal
hours of service regulations codified at 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 395, Hours of Service of Drivers, as amended.
(Source: P.A. 84-796.)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6502) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6502)
Sec. 18c-6502. Report and investigation of crashes. (1) Reports.
Every motor carrier of passengers shall report to the
Commission, by the speediest means possible, whether telephone,
telegraph, or otherwise, every crash involving its
equipment which resulted in loss of life to any person. In
addition to reports required to be filed with the Department of
Transportation, under Article IV of Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 of this
Code, such carrier shall file a written report with the
Commission, in accordance with regulations adopted hereunder,
of any crash which results in injury or loss of life to
any employee, or damage to the person or property of any
member of the public. The Commission and the Department of
Transportation may adopt, by
reference, such state or federal reporting requirements as
will effectuate the purposes of this Section and promote
uniformity in bus crash reporting.
(2) Investigations.
The Commission and the Department of Transportation may investigate any
bus crash reported to
it or of which it acquires knowledge independent of reports
made by motor carriers of passengers, and shall have the
power to enter such orders and adopt such regulations as will
minimize the risk of future crashes.
(Source: P.A. 102-982, eff. 7-1-23 .)
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(625 ILCS 5/18c-6503) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-6503)
Sec. 18c-6503.
Insurance.
The provisions of Article IX of Subchapter 4
of this Chapter regarding insurance for motor carriers of property shall
apply to motor carriers of passengers subject to the jurisdiction of the
Commission under this Subchapter as if all references in Article IX were to
motor carriers of passengers.
(Source: P.A. 84-1025.)
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