Charter-Party Carriers Exemptions
Information and updates on current exemptions and ongoing exemption requests from Charter-Party Carriers.
Current Exemptions
California Public Utilities Code Section 5353(i) provides an exemption from the Passenger Charter-Party Carriers' Act for certain transportation services.
California Public Utilities Code Section 5353 - Excluded Passenger Transportation
Public Utilities Code Section 5353 contains listing of passenger transportation type services that do not fall under passenger transportation regulations in CPUC.
The link above contains filings for autonomous vehicle passenger carriers that is requesting an exemption under General Order 157-E Part 8.02.
Ongoing Exemption Requests
General Order 157-E Part 8 allows an entity to file a written request of exemption of passenger carrier rules and requirements for the Commission to review. The following resolutions below are currently under review:
Exemptions related to passenger transportation operations for officials and guests for the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026.