The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds people that arranging trips for compensation within the state requires a PUC license.

Click below to obtain the necessary requirements and forms to make this an easy process for your passengers and driver.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the US Department of Transportation has issued “Changes to the NEW Entrant Safety Assurance Program”, effective January 2010. A NEW Entrant is defined as a motor carrier not domiciled in Mexico that applies for a U.S. DOT identification number in order to initiate operations in interstate commerce.

Guide to Hours of Service

On January 10, 2013, House Bill 14 was introduced that would further stagger the vehicle registration process and remove registration stickers to save PennDOT money.

On January 10, 2013, House Bill 13 was introduced that will increase (if passed) commercial driver’s license fees, and bus registration fees.

Act 124 Idling Signage Under Act 124 of 2008 (Idling Restrictions) owner/operators are required to have specific signage at your location notifying drivers of the idling restriction.

Effective April 1, 2008, new Charter Bus Rules were issued by the FTA which explain what a charter trip is and who can perform the trip. View the Charter Service Rule to find out if transit authorities are doing charter work in violation of federal law.

Below you will find important information on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requirements of bus operators.