Legal Status of Oregon Ground Transportation Company
Before you contract with an Oregon Ground Transportation Company:
The Motor Carrier Transportation Division
is responsible for regulating private passenger carriers including limousine, shuttle
and charter-bus companies within the state of Oregon. All licensed
companies are required to have a valid Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Permit Number.
Contact the Motor Carrier Transportation Division at 503-378-5849 for additional information
regarding the company's permit status.
City of Portland: Vehicle for hire companies including taxi, limousine and shuttle operators
are regulated by the Revenue Bureau of the Office of Management and Finance. A permit is
required to pickup passengers in Portland. Refer to the current
list
of legally permitted companies before you book your ground transportation.
Office of Management and Finance
Revenue Bureau: Attn: Regulatory Division
111 SW Columbia St, Ste 600
Portland, OR 97201
503-823-5157