Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13b-96-10 - Proof required at hearing

In a hearing on an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the applicant shall present its case at a public hearing and shall have the burden of proving the following:

(a) Public convenience and necessity requires the operation of a taxicab or taxicabs for transportation of passengers. Public convenience and necessity shall include, but is not limited to, showing:

(1) The availability of qualified taxicab operators in the area; and

(2) The number of taxicabs requested is justified given the need.

(b) The applicant shall prove suitability to run the proposed business. Proof of suitability may include, but is not limited to:

(1) Business acumen of the applicant or management;

(2) Experience in the transportation field or in a service related field;

(3) Provision of a business plan, which includes marketing;

(4) The demonstration of a willingness and ability of the applicant to conform to the requirements of section 13b-99(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes and the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; and

(5) Any convictions of the applicant under federal, state or local laws relative to safety, motor vehicle or criminal violations.

(c) Financial suitability to operate the proposed business for the initial start up period based on the applicant's business plan. Proof of financial suitability to operate the proposed business may include, but is not limited to:

(1) Showing of sufficient assets to operate the taxicab service;

(2) Vehicles in compliance with the requirements of section 13b-99(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(3) Adequacy of insurance coverage and safety equipment;

(4) Taxi meters for each vehicle; and

(5) A functioning communication system.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 13b-96-10

Adopted effective November 3, 2000