Jitney Certificate of Transportation

Chapter 31, Article III of the Miami-Dade County Code requires anyone wishing to provide passenger motor carrier services to first obtain a certificate of transportation. Passenger motor carrier service is generally prearranged transportation using vehicles with a seating capacity of between 9 and 28 passengers, not including the driver. Passenger motor carrier vehicles are vans and minibuses.

Passenger motor carrier services in Miami-Dade County are licensed and regulated to assure the passengers, as well as others utilizing the streets of Miami-Dade County, that the vehicles are fit and their operators and chauffeurs are competent to provide such service.

Jitney operators are required to obtain a Passenger Motor Carrier Certificate of Transportation. A map of the proposed jitney route must be submitted with the application. All proposed jitney routes must be evaluated and approved by the Metrobus Division.

It is strongly recommended that you meet with department transit planners to review any proposed route prior to submitting a Passenger Motor Carrier Certificate of Transportation application for jitney service.

The application is reviewed for compliance with the regulations of the Code of Miami-Dade County which requires, among other things, that the applicant pass a background check which will include review of the applicant’s financial and criminal record history. The approval process is approximately one month from the time of application.
The For-Hire Transportation regulatory and application fees are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated, and are separate from any occupational license fee that may be applicable.

Cash payment is not accepted. Fees can be paid by check, money order or cashier’s check made payable to the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works.

If renewing in person, the fee can be paid with a credit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express).
- For-Hire Fee Schedule
A Local Business Tax issued by Miami-Dade County is required. Depending on the company location, a municipal license may also be required. Prior to beginning operations, vehicles must obtain valid inspection and operating permit decals issued by the Vehicle Inspection Station. Driver must have a valid chauffeur registration.

Decorative/advertising decals or complete wrapping of one or more windows are prohibited on vehicles regulated under the various for-hire and other transportation related ordinances under its purview.