Business Licensing Database
TAXI, BUS, AND SHUTTLE SERVICES

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BUS	BUS TOURS	CAB	CAB COMPANY
CHARTER	CHARTER BUS	JEEP	JEEP TOURS
SHUTTLE SERVICE	TAXI	TAXI CAB	TOUR GUIDE
TOURS

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State
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Public Utilities Commission Transportation Section 1560 Broadway, Suite 250 Denver , CO   80202 (303)894-2850 (800)888-0170 Fax: (303)894-2071	All businesses that transport people for hire by automobile, bus, van, etc., are regulated to some degree by the PUC. (40-10-104 C.R.S.) Requirements include: Registration; Vehicle safety Inspection; Varying levels of insurance coverage (Form E). It may be necessary to demonstrate a public need to start a new taxi service in some areas. Complete "Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Operate as a Common Carrier by Motor Vehicle for Hire." ($35 filing fee) Link:  http://www.dora.state.co.us/puc/applications/transportapplications/transportapplications.htm
Federal
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 555 Zang St., Room 264 Lakewood , CO   80228 (303)969-6748 Fax: (303)969-6741	Carriers are subject to federal safety regulations. All new entrant motor carriers must complete an application package and receive a USDOT number. Link:  http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/NewEntrant-faq.asp

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NOTE:  See also LIMOUSINE SERVICE

page last updated 9/5/08

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