The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced Thursday it will fine ride-sharing company Uber for operating in the state between February and August 2014 without a license. The PUC voted 3-2 to fine Uber $11.4 million — a record amount for the Commission. The PUC initially considered a fine of nearly $50 million, but lowered the figure to $11.4 million because Uber “modified its internal practices” to comply with state law, PUC Commissioner John Coleman Jr. said in a release. “Because (Uber was) transporting passengers for compensation, that places them under the PUC’s jurisdiction as a motor carrier," PUC Deputy Press Secretary Robin Tilley said. "And they needed to apply for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate, and they did not do that.” Uber announced it will appeal the fine. Spokesman Jason Post said the company was “shocked” by the size of the fine, and added that Uber’s actions did not harm anyone. The company began operating in Pennsylvania and Allegheny
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