N.Y. Transportation Law § 137: Transportation policy

§ 137. Transportation policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy

of this state to regulate transportation by motor carriers in such

manner as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of, and

foster sound economic conditions in such transportation and among such

carriers in the public interest; promote safe, adequate, economical and

efficient service by motor carriers, and reasonable charges therefor,

without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages, and

unfair or destructive competitive practices; improve the relations

between, and coordinate transportation by and regulation of motor

carriers and other carriers.