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Several factors go into determining the Federal regulations that apply to passenger carriers.
Two key factors that determine whether passenger carriers are subject to commercial regulations are interstate commerce and for-hire transportation....
Generally, Federal safety regulations apply when you operate a “commercial motor vehicle” in interstate commerce. To determine...
Many hotels provide van and bus service for hotel guests between the hotel and airports and surrounding businesses. See the Tip Sheet on Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation for airport related...
Many faith-based organizations such as churches own vans and/or buses of various sizes. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport passengers is subject to commercial or safety regulations.
What...Some employers may use company vans and buses to transport their employees to work sites. Several criteria determine whether a van or bus used to transport employees is subject to commercial and/or safety regulations.
What Determines If a Passenger...Does your organization or business transport people by bus, van or limousine?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) constructed this online resource page to help advise organizations and businesses that may provide interstate passenger transportation...
Many organizations, contractors, and schools use vans and buses to transport students for a variety of reasons. There are many criteria that determine whether a van or bus used to transport students or passengers...
This is an Imminent Hazard Operations Out-of-Service Order (“Order”) issued by the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (“the Secretary”) pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 521(b)(5)(A), 49 U.S.C. § 13905(f), 49 U.S.C. § 31144(c)(1) and (5), 49 U.S.C. § 31133(a)(10), 49 U.S.C. §...