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 TS-991423
		
		
		ORDER AUTHORIZING                CARRIER
		TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE
		CALLED FOR UNDER ITS 
		CERTIFICATE
		
		

 
  On September 15, 1999, 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 for a period from November 1, 1999, to May 22, 2000.

  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 makes offering service non-compensatory and endangers 
the company's viability as a common carrier.

   In its petition to temporarily discontinue service the carrier stated that 
it has provided adequate and proper notice to its customers in compliance with 
the provisions of WAC 480-51-130.
  
  Pursuant to review of the petition and recommendations, the Commission finds 
that the carrier should be allowed to discontinue service from November 1, 
1999, to May 22, 2000.

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 1, 
1999, with service to be resumed not later than May 22, 2000.  Carrier will be 
required to file a new time schedule at least 30 days prior to resuming 
service.  

  DATED at Olympia, Washington this 29th day of September, 1999.

  WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION



        CAROLE J. WASHBURN
        Secretary