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Transportation Carrier Types

Common Carriers

Common Carriers are statutorily declared to be a public utility and must serve the public indiscriminately. Common carriers offer scheduled service and/or call-and-demand services, such as: taxi, sightseeing, shuttle, and charter. More about Common Carriers>

Contract Carriers

Contract Carriers are limited to providing service pursuant to a contract that addresses unique customer requirements at a price not less than that of existing common carriers. These carriers are issued a permit which authorizes them to perform agreed upon services for their contracted customer. There is no obligation or ability to serve the general public. More about Contract Carriers>

Household Goods Carriers

The PUC protects consumers by regulating moving companies, including insurance and advisement requirements. More about Household Goods Carriers>

Limited Regulation and Large Market Taxi Carriers

Title 40, Article 10.1, C.R.S. governs the Commission's role in the regulation of Limited Regulation Carriers. This group of carriers includes: luxury limousines, charter buses, off-road scenic charter services, and children's activity buses. More about Limited Regulation and Large Market Taxi Carriers>

Towing Carriers

Title 40, Article 10.1, C.R.S. governs the Commission's role in the regulation of Towing Carriers. The PUC issues permits to Towing Carriers and regulates their rates and insurance requirements. More about Towing Carriers>

Transportation Network Companies

A Transportation Network Company (for example, Lyft or Uber) uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers for the purpose of providing transportation. More about Transportation Network Companies>