BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

In the Matter of a Petition by

SAN JUAN ISLAND SHUTTLE    EXPRESS, INC., BC-120


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)  DOCKET NO. TS-981271
)
)  ORDER AUTHORIZING CARRIER
) TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE
) CALLED FOR UNDER ITS 
) CERTIFICATE
)
  On October 5, 1998, San Juan Island Shuttle Express, Inc., BC-120, filed a 
petition with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission requesting 
permission to temporarily discontinue service called for under its certificate.

  Specifically, the carrier requested authority to discontinue passenger, 
freight and ferry service between  Bellingham and Obstruction Pass and Friday 
Harbor, Washington for a period from November 2, 1998 to May 21, 1999.

  In its request, the carrier stated that the temporary discontinuance is 
required due to weather conditions during the winter months and the dramatic 
drop in ridership which make offering service non-compensatory, endangering the 
company's viability as a common carrier.

  Pursuant to review of the petition and recommendations, the Commission finds 
that the carrier should be allowed to discontinue service between  Bellingham 
and Obstruction Pass and Friday Harbor, Washington from November 2, 1998 to May 
21, 1999.

O R D E R

  IT IS ORDERED That San Juan Island Shuttle Express, Inc., BC-120, shall be 
authorized, to discontinue service called for under its certificate of public 
convenience and necessity.  Said route to be discontinued effective November 2, 
1998, with service to be resumed not later than May 21, 1999.  Carrier will be 
required to file a new time schedule at least 30 days prior to resuming 
service.  

  DATED and signed at Olympia, Washington this 28th day of October, 1998.


   WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION




        CAROLE J. WASHBURN
        Secretary