1. (1) The commission encourages auto transportation companies to explore innovative rates and rate structures including special or promotional fares intended to:

   1. (a) Retain or increase the number of passengers using the company's services;
   2. (b) Provide the public with flexible transportation options; and
   3. (c) Make more efficient and effective use of the company's equipment and other resources.

2. (2) When an auto transportation company files a special or promotional fare, the filing must at a minimum include the following:

   1. (a) A statement supporting the use of the proposed special or promotional fare; and
   2. (b) Information detailing the potential effect on revenue of the proposed special or promotional fare, as well as the effect on revenue of the current fare.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. WSR 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-436, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]