Department of Transportation

Passenger Carrier
Operating Authority

Carriers transporting passengers for compensation may be required to obtain Operating Authority from NY State Department of Transportation

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School Bus and
Passenger Safety Bureau

NYSDOT is committed to the challenge of ensuring that passenger carrier vehicles operate at the highest safety standards in the country through the 154,000 inspections performed annually.

School Bus and Passenger Safety Bureau

State Transit Operating Assistance (STOA)

New York State transit systems carry nearly one-third of the nation’s transit riders and provide nearly one-quarter of transit services nationwide.

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Directory of Public Transit Systems

New York State has over 130 operators that provide vital transportation services to its' residents and visitors.

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