Safety Assurance
Assuring that the entities the CPUC regulates comply with the law and have sufficient training and resources to ensure the safety of the public, their workers, and the environment. This includes investigations, proactive safety inspection of records, carrier inspections, and related enforcement activities.
Citation Authority
On November 5, 2020, the CPUC passed Resolution M-4846, adopting the Commission Enforcement Policy, which permits CPUC staff to use existing enforcement tools and procedures. The Transportation Enforcement Branch issues citations for violations of the Public Utilities Code, General Orders, and state and federal laws. Citations may arise out of an ongoing investigation, via a consumer complaint, proactive safety inspection of records, or a field operation.
On July 1, 1992, the CPUC passed Resolution CE 2-92, which permits the increase in amounts of fines that the Transportation Enforcement Branch may impose under the citation forfeiture procedure. The maximum citation that can be imposed is $20,000, per CE 2-92. If the citation exceeds $20,000, staff may utilize the enforcement tools described in Resolution M-4846 to pursue a higher penalty based on Commission approval.
2026 Citations Issued
| Citation Number | Date Served | Case # | Carrier Legal Name | Probable Code Violation(s) | Fine Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.2026-01-017 | 01-22-26 | CSE-000527 | Lyft, Inc. | Failure to display a Transportation Network Company (TNC) identifiable trade dress on the vehicle |
$20,000 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-01-018 | 01-21-26 | CSE-000618 |
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Operated as a TCP after the expiration | $20,000 | Appeal |
| T.2026-01-024 | 02-30-26 | CSE-000633 | Kesh Ground Transportation Inc. | Failure to produce records | $2,000 |
Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-02-001 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000832 | Hasibullah Dawar | Operated as a charter-party carrier without authority | $1,500 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-02-002 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000829 | Adrian Nicolas Martinez Castillo | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-02-003 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000831 | Maria T. Arizaga | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-02-004 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000830 | Javier Mizger Guerra | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-02-005 | 02-10-26 | CSE-000835 | Adir Goetze | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-02-006 | 02-10-26 | CSE-000833 | Nijat Naveedullah | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Monthly Payment Plan |
| T.2026-02-007 | 02-11-26 | CSE-000664 | David I. Lipkind, DBA Mendo Insider Tours |
Failure to produce records | $2,000 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-02-008 | 02-11-26 | CSE-000635 | Viva Limo LLC | Failure to produce records | $2,000 | Withdrawn |
| T.2026-02-010 | 02-20-26 | CSE-000682 | Lush Limo Coach, LLC | Advertised as charter-party carrier without valid authority | $2,000 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-02-011 | 02-23-26 | CSE-000785 | Starz Transportation LLC | Failed to maintain and enroll drivers in DMV Pull Notice Program, Failed to enroll drivers in Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Certification Program for Pre-Employment Testing, Engaged employee-drivers without evidence of Workers' Compensation Insurance | $4,000 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-02-012 | 03-04-26 | CSE-000773 | Exquisite Transportation Services LLC dba ETS United | Operated at an airport without an airport permit, Engaged one employee-driver without evidence of Workers’ Compensation | $4,000 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-03-001 | 03-03-26 | CSE-000871 | Hector Javier Gonzalez | Operated as a charter-party carrier without authority | $1,500 | Monthly Payment Plan |
| T.2026-03-002 | 03-04-26 | CSE-000873 | Carlos Alfredo Gomez | Operated as a charter-party carrier without authority | $1,500 | Monthly Payment Plan |
| T.2026-03-004 | 03-04-26 | CSE-000874 | Starline Tours of Hollywood, Inc. | Operated as a charter-party carrier without valid operating authority | $6,000 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026.03-005 | 03-12-26 | CSE-000685 |
Elfarissi Aboulfath, Pilar Maria Calderon DBA Transport Seeker |
Failure to produce records | $2,000 | Referred to Fiscal/Collection |
| T.2026-03-006 | 03-13-26 | CSE-000750 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | Failure to maintain records on the driver for the required retention period, Utilized a driver who had not completed a criminal background check, Failure to obtain a driver’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving records, Failure to notify a driver with required training, Failure to ensure that the driver possessed a valid California Driver’s License, Conducted operations using an unauthorized driver’s unauthorized vehicle, Failure to maintain required records of driver’s personal insurance, Failure to provide the passenger with proper driver information disclosures, Conducting airport operations on the property of or into any airport unless such operations are authorized by the airport authority involved |
$20,000 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-03-007 | 03-13-26 | CSE-000749 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | Failure to maintain records on the driver for the required retention period, Utilized a driver who had not completed a criminal background check, Failure to obtain a driver’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving records, Failure to notify a driver with required training, Failure to ensure that the driver possessed a valid California Driver’s License, Conducted operations using an unauthorized driver’s unauthorized vehicle, Failure to maintain required records of driver’s personal insurance, Failure to provide the passenger with proper driver information disclosures, Conducting airport operations on the property of or into any airport unless such operations are authorized by the airport authority involved |
$20,000 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-03-008 |
03-13-26 |
CSE-000739 | Screamline Investment Corp DBA Tour Coach Transportation |
Operated as a Charter-Party Carrier (TCP) after Suspended of authority, Operated as a TCP without evidence of PL&PD insurance | $8,000 | Monthly Payment Plan |
| T.2026-03-009 | 03-17-26 | CSE-000880 | Napa Valley G Experience LLC | Operated as a Charter-Party Carrier (TCP) after Suspended of authority, Operated as a TCP without evidence of Worker Compensation insurance coverage, Failure to enroll driver in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice |
$3,000 | Paid in Full |
| T.2026-03-010 | 03-19-26 | CSE-000751 | Cos and Partners LLC DBA: Elite Black Car Services |
Utilized sub-carriers that did not possess Commission authority as a charter-party carrier or did not possess a valid sub-carrier agreement | $9,200 | Due Date 04-09-26 |
| T.2026-03-011 | 03-26-26 | CSE-000762 | Haitao SD LLC | Failure to display Transportation Charter-Party Carrier (TCP) |
$1,000 | Due Date 04-16-26 |
| T.2026-03-012 | 03-27-26 | CSE-000757 | SD Limo Transportation LLC | Failed to maintain and enroll a driver in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN), Engaged an employee-driver without evidence of Workers’ Compensation (WKCP) insurance, Failed to enroll a driver in a mandatory Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing (CSAT) Certification Program for Pre-Employment Testing |
$3,000 | Due Date 04-16-26 |
| T.2026-04-001 | 04-02-26 | CSE-000715 | Gabriel Sergio Barba | Operated as a Charter-Party Carrier (TCP) after revocation of its authority | $2,000 | Due Date 04-23-26 |
| T.2026-04-002 | 04-08-26 | CSE-000661 | Lyft Inc. | Failure to maintain records on all drivers for the required retention period, Utilized drivers who had not completed a criminal background check, Failure to obtain driver's Department of Motor Vehicles driving records and ensure a compliant driving history, Failure to notify a driver with required training, Failure to ensure that drivers possessed a valid California Driver’s License, Conducted operations using unauthorized drivers’ unauthorized vehicles, resulting in drivers operating vehicles not compliant with the required 19-point vehicle inspection, Failure to maintain the required records of driver’s personal insurance, Failure to provide passengers with proper driver information disclosures, Conducted airport operations on the property of or into any airport unless such operations are authorized by the airport authority involved |
20,000 | Due Date 04-29-26 |
| T.2026-04-003 | 04-08-26 | CSE-000769 | Lyft Inc. | Failure to maintain records on all drivers for the required retention period, Utilized drivers who had not completed a criminal background check, Failure to obtain driver's Department of Motor Vehicles driving records and ensure a compliant driving history, Failure to notify a driver with required training, Failure to ensure that drivers possessed a valid California Driver’s License, Conducted operations using unauthorized drivers’ unauthorized vehicles, resulting in drivers operating vehicles not compliant with the required 19-point vehicle inspection, Failure to maintain the required records of driver’s personal insurance, Failure to provide passengers with proper driver information disclosures, Conducted airport operations on the property of or into any airport unless such operations are authorized by the airport authority involved |
20,000 | Due Date 04-29-26 |
| T.2026-04-004 | 04-21-26 | CSE-000734 | Tres Estrellas de Oro, Inc. | Failure to produce records, Advertised as a passenger stage corporation without a valid authority | $5,000 | Due Date 05-12-26 |
Charts & Metrics
Consumer Protection Enforcement Division - Monthly Activity Reports