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 | Due Date 2-12-2026 |
| T.2026-01-018 | 01-21-26 | CSE-000618 |
|
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 |
Due Date 02-20-26 |
| T.2026-02-001 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000832 | Hasibullah Dawar | Operated as a charter-party carrier without authority | $1,500 | Due Date 03-03-26 |
| 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 | Due Date 03-02-26 |
| T.2026-02-003 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000831 | Maria T. Arizaga | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Due Date 03-02-26 |
| T.2026-02-004 | 02-09-26 | CSE-000830 | Javier Mizger Guerra | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Due Date 03-02-26 |
| T.2026-02-005 | 02-10-26 | CSE-000835 | Adir Goetze | Operated as a charter-party carrier without an operating authority | $1,500 | Due Date 03-02-26 |
| T.2026-02-007 | 02-11-26 | CSE-000664 | David I. Lipkind, DBA Mendo Insider Tours |
Failure to produce records | $2,000 | Due Date 03-05-26 |
| T.2026-02-008 | 02-11-26 | CSE-000635 | Viva Limo LLC | Failure to produce records | $2,000 | Due Date 03-04-26 |
Charts & Metrics
Consumer Protection Enforcement Division - Monthly Activity Reports