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Passenger Carrier Guidance Fact Sheet

Understanding Commercial Regulations

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....

Multi-Modal Passenger Transportation

Tips for Buses and Vans That Transport Passengers to and From Airports, Train Stations, and Ship PortsWhat Determines Whether Passenger Transportation is Regulated?

Generally, Federal safety regulations apply when you operate a “commercial motor vehicle” in interstate commerce. To determine...

Hotel-Related Transportation

Tips for Hotels Operating Vans and Vehicles to Transport Customers to Airports and Other Destinations

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...

Faith Based Organization-Related Transportation

Tips for Vans, Buses, and Vehicles Used by Faith-Based Organizations

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...

Employer-Related Transportation

Tips for Vans and Buses Used by Employers

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...

Learn More About the Our Roads, Our Safety® Partnership

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers organizations the opportunity to empower all road users with the tools and knowledge to improve safety on America’s roadways, with a focus on how to safely operate around large trucks and buses.

Understanding Passenger Carrier Regulations

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...

Education-Related Transportation

Tips for Vans and Buses Used by Education Related Organizations and Contractors

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...