City of Durango v. Durango Transportation, Inc.

We granted certiorari to review a judgment of the Colorado Court of Appeals holding that counties are not exempt from the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission when operating mass transportation systems within county boundaries. See Durango Transp., Inc. v. City of Durango, 786 P.2d 428 (Colo.App.1989). We reverse and remand with directions.

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This case arose out of the efforts of the City of Durango (City) to obtain the authority to operate a mass transit service between Durango and the La Plata County Airport, and between Durango and the Purgatory Ski Area. The City is located in La…