Transportation
Overview
The Transportation Division enforces the laws and regulations of the Public Service Commission pertaining to the safety, rates, and service of passenger-for-hire transportation companies (i.e. sedan, van, limousine, and motor coach services) operating in intrastate [within Maryland] commerce. The Commission’s jurisdiction extends to most intrastate for-hire passenger carriers by motor vehicle as well as taxicabs in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Charles County, Cumberland and Hagerstown. The Commission is also responsible for licensing drivers of taxicabs in Baltimore City, Charles County, Cumberland and Hagerstown, and other passenger-for-hire vehicles that carry 15 or fewer passengers. The Transportation Division monitors the safety of vehicles operated, limits of liability insurance, schedules of operation, rates, and service provided for all regulated carriers. If problems arise in any of these areas which cannot be resolved at the staff level, the Division requests the institution of proceedings by the Commission which may result in the suspension or revocation of operating authority or permits, or the institution of fines.
All Transportation-related applications can be found at the applications and forms link below. On average, the time to process an application can range from 2 weeks to 60 days depending on the application.
Beginning April 1, 2026, the PSC will no longer accept paper applications for a Passenger-For-Hire and Taxicab driver’s license. The new application process will be available exclusively online, starting April 1, 2026, through the Transportation link located under Applications and Forms. Applicants must register for an account and complete the application process online.
NEW:
Effective November 9, 2026, the Public Service Commission’s Transportation Division will no longer accept paper applications for the “Authority to Operate as an Intrastate Carrier of Passengers”. Beginning that date, all applications and supporting documentation must be submitted exclusively online through the Transportation link located under “Applications and Forms”, on the Commission’s Website. Applicants must register for an account and complete the entire application process online. Paper applications will no longer be accepted after November 9, 2026
Starting November 9, 2026, all existing permitted carriers must register for an account to conduct any and all business-related services online, including adding vehicles, updating insurance information, submitting inspections, and completing other necessary transactions.
REVISED TRANSPORTATION DIVISION HOURS OF OPERATION:
The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Transportation Division will be revising its public hours of operation beginning the week of November 30, 2026.
Effective November 30, 2026, the Transportation Division will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY.
Appointments are encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome during the hours listed below:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Mark C. Gorman is the Director of the Transportation Division; Scott G. Roper and TaNeika A. Stencil serve as assistant directors.