A private passenger vehicle is operated by a private motor carrier of passengers which is either business or non-business. There is no compensation of any kind received for the transportation and there is no transportation provided to the public at large.

Regulatory Information

• Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet: Clarification of Existing Regulations for Passenger Carriers in Interstate Commerce
• Hours of Service for Motor Carriers of Passengers Brochure
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Private Motor Carriers of Passengers Brochure 

Resources

• Information for Organizations Owning a Bus or Other Passenger Vehicle 
• Pre-trip Safety Information for Motorcoach Passengers - If you are a private motor carrier of passengers operating a motorcoach, please see this important passenger safety information.