BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION



In the Matter of a Petition by

PUGET SOUND EXPRESS, INC.
BC-118

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		ORDER AUTHORIZING CARRIER
		TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE
		CALLED FOR UNDER ITS 
		CERTIFICATE
 
  On September 15, 1999, Puget Sound Express, Inc., BC-118, 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 and 
freight service between Friday Harbor and Port Townsend for a period from 
September 9, 1999, to October 10, 1999.

  In its request, the carrier stated that the temporary discontinuance is 
required due to the request from the Washington State Ferries to provide 
emergency foot passenger service between Orcas Island and Shaw Island.

   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 between Friday Harbor 
and 
Port Townsend from September 9, 1999, to October 10, 1999.

O R D E R

  IT IS ORDERED That Puget Sound Express, Inc., BC-118, is authorized to 
discontinue service called for under its certificate of public convenience and 
necessity.  The route be discontinued effective September 9, 1999, with service 
to be resumed not later than October 10, 1999.  The carrier will be required to 
file a new time schedule at least 10 days prior to resuming service.  

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

  WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION


        CAROLE J. WASHBURN
        Secretary