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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...

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...

EO No. 62 - 2017 - Declaration of A State Of Emergency, VA

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Governor Executive Order NUMBER SIXTY TWO (2017) DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DUE TO A SEVERE WINTER WEATHER EVENT

Importance of the Issue

On January 6, 2017, I...

EO No. 2 Declaration of A State Of Emergency, NC

State of North Carolina

Roy CooperGovernor

January 6, 2017

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF MOTOR VEIDCLE REGULATIONS TO ENSURE RESTORATION OF UTILITY SERVICES AND TRANSPORTING ESSENTIALS

WHEREAS, due to the approach and potential impacts of an upcoming winter...

EO No. 1 Declaration of A State Of Emergency, NC

State of North CarolinaRoy Cooper

Governor

January 6, 2017EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 1DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCYBY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Section 1.

I hereby declare, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 166A-19.20, that a state of emergency as defined in N.C.G.S...

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...