PSC motor carrier exemptions for HHS service contractors approved

Three new exemptions from Public Service Commission (PSC) motor carrier regulations were approved under a bill passed 46-0 on final reading April 20.

LB112, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Colby Coash, creates exemptions from PSC regulation for residential care transportation services, supported transportation services and licensed care transportation services.

Escort services are renamed under the bill as attended services, and the exemption for such services is extended to motor carriers with a subcontract with HHS or any agency organized under the Nebraska Community Aging Services Act.

The bill also requires motor carriers providing licensed care transportation services to meet PSC minimum driver standards, equipment standards and insurance requirements, which must be consistent with HHS requirements for attended services, residential care transportation services and supported transportation services.