Large-Market Taxicab Service - Industry Permit Info
Large-Market Taxicab Service carriers provide indiscriminate passenger transportation for compensation in a taxicab on a call-and-demand basis, within and between points in the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld, and between those points and all points within the State of Colorado, with the first passenger in the taxicab having exclusive use of the taxicab unless the passenger agrees to multiple loadings.
Part 7 of Title 40, Article 10.1, C.R.S., governs the Commission's role in the regulation of Large-Market Taxicab Services, as defined in 40-10.1-101(9.5), C.R.S.
Want to apply for a permit?
Applying for a permit for a Large-Market Taxicab Service carrier? Information about the application process can be found here. There are additional requirements you must comply with once you receive your permit.
Application instructions.
Vehicle and Business Forms
Rules and Regulations
PUC Rules
Large-Market Taxicab Service carriers are subject to 6000 Series (General Rules), 6100 Series (Safety Rules), and 6800-6809 (Large-Market Taxicab Service Rules).
Authority/Permit Process
The permit process for a Large-Market Taxicab Service (LMT) involves submitting a permit application through the online permit portal. It is important to completely, and accurately, fill out the permit application and include all requested information, including Colorado Secretary of State documentation and vehicle inspections. The permit process will also involve your insurance company filing a copy of a required commercial motor vehicle liability policy on your behalf, through the online insurance portal. A rate schedule is also required to be filed in a repository proceeding (18M-0743TR). LMT permits cost $515.00 and are valid for one year. The purchase of vehicle stamps ($51.00/each) will also be required. A minimum fleet of 10 vehicles are required if operating in the Counties of El Paso, Larimer, and Weld. A minimum fleet of 25 vehicles are required if operating in the Counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
| UPDATED LMT DIA FLAT RATE ZONES (effective 05/30/23)* | |
|---|---|
| Zone A (Downtown Denver) | $66.00 |
| Zone B (Denver Technology Center) | $74.00 |
| Zone C (Boulder) | $109.00 |
| Zone D (Tower Road) | $31.00 |
| Additional Drop Charge (per pass) within Zones | $5.00 |
| FLAT RATE BETWEEN TWO POINTS IN ZONE A | |
|---|---|
| Zone A (Downtown Denver) | $11.00 |
| Additional Drop Charge (per pass) within Zone A | $3.00 |
*Pursuant Rule 6255(c)(V), taxicabs may also charge any Access Fees levied by DIA for the use of its facilities, meaning the established flat rates may be slightly higher than noted above.