Transportation
Transportation • Utility Regulation • Comercial Permitting & Enforcement • Franchise Administration
1002 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832.394.8803 | Fax: 832.395.9632
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Transportation Section is responsible for issuing licenses and permits to the operators and drivers of several different categories of vehicles for hire that include taxicabs, limousines, private school vehicles, scheduled ground transportation, charter sightseeing vehicles, pedicabs and low-speed shuttles. The Transportation Section also performs field enforcement ensuring compliance by the drivers and operators of vehicles for hire.
City of Houston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 46 §§ 1-420
Vehicle-for-Hire operators should refer to the appropriate city code for specific details and requirements for operations/services.
Service Complaints (revised 01.20.10)
If you have a complaint about a driver or company please complete the complaint affidavit (.pdf). The complaint affidavit must be completed and notarized before any administrative action can be taken against any driver.
- For fee schedules, go to www.houstoncityfees.org
FORMS:
The City of Houston forms are .pdf documents, which require a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing and printing. All forms were revised on January 29, 2010, unless otherwise noted. If you are looking for a form that is not listed please contact the Transportation Section at 832.394.8803.
- Vehicle-for-Hire Vehicle License/Permit (Non-Taxicab) Application Packet (updated 09.28.2011)
- Vehicle-for-Hire Drivers License Application Packet (updated 09.28.2011)
- Add / Drop Vehicles Form
- Address Change Form
- Lost or Stolen City Drivers License Affidavit
- Lost or Stolen Medallion/HLL Affidavit (updated 09.28.2011)
VEHCILE FOR HIRE TERMS AND FEES:
City of Houston issued Driver’s License:
Each person wishing to drive a Vehicle-for-Hire in the City of Houston must obtain a City issued Driver’s License. Fees must be paid in cash.
Taxicabs (click here for taxicab rates) (please note new taxicab rates -- 02.29.2012)
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance:
Chauffeured Limousine Services (click here for limousine rates)
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance
VEHICLE PERMIT
Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Sightseeing and Charter Services
Term: Ten (10) years from date of issuance
Private School Vehicles
(16 passengers or greater must obtain the "Motor Carrier" license from the Texas Department of Transportation)
Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
- School Vehicle Insurance Filing Form (updated 01.07.2011)
- School Vehicle Permitted Drivers List Form
- School Vehicle Schools List Form
Jitneys
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance
VEHICLE PERMIT
Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Pedicabs
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance
VEHICLE PERMIT
Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Low Speed Shuttles
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Term: Two (2) years from date of issuance
VEHICLE PERMIT
Term: Five (5) years from date of issuance
Wreckers
City of Houston Code of Ordinances - Chapter 8
Non Consent Tow Rates
Complaints: Contact Houston Police Department Auto Dealers
PHONE: 713.308.1440