Transportation

Nearly all PUC business, including purchasing of vehicle stamps and filing new permit applications/renewals, can be easily conducted online using the links provided above. However, the PUC is also happy to assist you over the phone or in-person, via an appointment. To speak with someone directly, please contact 303-894-2000, Option 2.

The Transportation Section of the PUC regulates several industries including:

Booting & Immobilization
Common carriers: such as taxis, sightseeing vehicles, shuttles, and charter services.
Contract carriers
Household goods carriers (movers)
Limited regulation carriers and Large-Market Taxicab Services (LMTs). Limited regulation carriers include luxury limousines, charter buses, off-road scenic charters, and children’s activity buses.
Towing carriers
Transportation Network Companies (Rideshare): such as Lyft, Uber, HopSkipDrive, River North, Drivers Cooperative - Colorado, and SilverRide.

For more information on carrier types, please click here.

PLEASE NOTE:

Effective November 15, 2025, The fees for vehicle stamps will be increasing from $50 per vehicle to $51 per vehicle for Calendar Year 2026. As in past years, the PUC will begin selling vehicle stamps for the following calendar year on November 15th, as a courtesy to our transportation carriers.

Effective November 1, 2025, various permit fees and vehicle stamp fees are being adjusted. Please see the chart below:

Effective June 28, 2021, HB21-1206 modified § 40-10.1-301 and 302 C.R.S., removing the requirement for Medicaid transportation providers to obtain a Medicaid Client Transport (MCT) permit. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) is now responsible for the oversight of newly enrolling and revalidating Medicaid transportation providers. For additional information and guidance:

Non-Medical Transportation (NMT): https://hcpf.colorado.gov/nmt
Contact: HCPF_HCBS_Questions@state.co.us

Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT): https://hcpf.colorado.gov/non-emergent-medical-transportation
Contact: NEMT@state.co.us

As of March 2, 2022, there is no longer a maximum age of motor vehicle requirement for passenger-carrying motor vehicles, according to PUC Decision Number: R21-0771, in Proceeding Number: 21R-0359TR. Please refer to amended Rules 6117 and 6305 for more information.

As of July 1, 2022, transportation carriers will be allowed to assess credit card surcharges , in addition to all other fees/charges approved by the Commission. This is based on statutory changes, especially to § 5-2-212, C.R.S, pursuant to Senate Bill 21-091. The PUC encourages stakeholders to review this legislation, and the updated statute(s), to view the extent of the changes and how they are correctly applied.