East Providence Cab Co., Inc v. Ri Div., Pub. Ut., Carr., 01-2655 (2002)

DECISION

Before this Court is East Providence Cab Co., Inc.'s ("appellant") appeal from the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers' (PUC or agency) Report and Order, finding that the appellant committed six violations of its certificate of necessity and imposing $3,000 in fines, one year of probation, and a record reporting requirement. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 45-35-15.

Facts and Travel

The appellant and its part owner, Donald Sousa (Sousa), possess a certificate of necessity MC-T-211 to operate a cab company with twelve cabs for the territory of East…