Radell v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Opinion by

Judge Craig,

Abe R. Radell, a taxicab owner holding a certificate of public convenience from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, appeals from a PUC order which adopted an administrative law judge’s decision to fine Mr. Radell $1,000 for (1) overcharging a customer,1 (2) failing to list the origin and destination times of that fare on a log sheet,2 and (3) failing to maintain his taxicab in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.3

*234Mr. Badell does not seriously dispute that substantial evidence supports the findings of fact.4 Bather he contends that the fine imposed is excessive…