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Effective March 21, 2017, Public Act 345 of 2016 places the regulation of one (1) to eight (8) for-hire passenger vehicles under the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Vehicles under Public Act 345 must register with LARA. Questions regarding this act may be placed at 517-241-9221 or by email at CSCLonline@michigan.gov. The TNC website is www.michigan.gov/TNC.
Nine (9) and above passenger vehicles remain under the Michigan Department of Transportation’s regulatory guidance and MDOT will ensure that for-hire passenger carriers obtain a certificate of authority, meet commercial insurance requirements, submit to yearly vehicle safety inspections, and pay the required fees in order to operate safely.
- Motor Bus Transportation Act 432 of 1982
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Current List of Carriers
Forms and Reference Documents
Forms
- Application for Authority
- Addition of Vehicle - Bus
- Deletion of Vehicle
- Name Change
- Address Change
- Voluntary Revocation Authority Request
Reference Documents
- Annual Renewal Jan. 1 - Feb. 28 (Bus)
- Bus Inspection Late Fee
- Emergency Exit Requirements
- Seating Determination
- States meeting MDOT inspection requirements
- Vehicle Inspection Manual
- School Transportation with MDOT Certification Q & A?
Helpful Links and Videos
BLRIS (Bus & Limo Regulatory Information System)
Administrative Rules
Rules have been proposed by the Office of Passenger Transportation to clarify the requirements contained within Public Act 432 of 1982, as amended – The Motor Bus Transportation Act. The rules are published in accordance to the administrative rule making process.
- Proposed Administrative Rules
- Regulatory Impact Statement and Cost Benefit Analysis
Contact Us
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For application, forms, or general office questions, contact:Robbie Smith, Regulatory Analyst
517-241-0679
Smithr@michigan.govRob Pearson, Supervisor
517-335-0904
Pearsonr1@michigan.gov
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