Public Utilities Commission of Colorado Issues Decision on Slopeside Shuttle Service Application

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The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado has issued an interim decision acknowledging interventions, adopting a procedural schedule, and providing instructions concerning exhibits for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate as a common carrier by motor vehicle for hire. Slopeside Shuttle Service, LLC (Applicant) initiated the matter by filing an application for permanent authority to operate in October 2024. The commission deemed the application complete on December 30, 2024, and referred the matter to an administrative law judge.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado has issued a decision acknowledging interventions, adopting a procedural schedule, and providing instructions concerning exhibits for the Slopeside Shuttle Service application.
  • The commission deemed the application complete on December 30, 2024, and referred the matter to an administrative law judge.
  • The administrative law judge has assigned specific hearing exhibit numbers to each party, including the applicant and intervenors.
  • The parties are advised to comply with the Commission's rules of practice and procedure, including serving filings on all other parties.
  • A hybrid evidentiary hearing will be conducted in person and via video-conference using the Zoom platform.

Statistics:

  • The commission deemed the application complete on December 30, 2024.
  • The administrative law judge has assigned specific hearing exhibit numbers to each party, including:

* Applicant: hearing exhibit numbers 100 to 199

* Explorer Tours: hearing exhibit numbers 200 to 299

* Ski Town Transportation: hearing exhibit numbers 300 to 399

* Alpine Taxi, Estes Park Charters, and Home James: hearing exhibit numbers 400 to 499

  • The hybrid evidentiary hearing is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Commission Hearing Room.

Sources:

  • Decision No. R25-0040-I, Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado
  • 4 CCR 723-1401(b) and (c)
  • SS 40-6-108(2), C.R.S.
  • RAM Broadcasting of Colo. Inc., v. Public Utilities Comm'n, 702 P.2d 746, 749 (Colo. 1985)
  • Commission's website: http://puc.colorado.gov/pucrules