Survey of Laws and Regulations of Airport Commercial Ground Transportation (2008)

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78 MARYLAND Statewide Regulations The State of Maryland’s Public Service Commission registers taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles. Md. Code Ann. Pub. Util. Cos. Code Ann., § 2 (2007). For more information, contact (800) 492-0474 or see the commission Web site at http://www.psc.state.md.us/psc/index.htm. Maryland—Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) Overview BWI is owned and operated by the Maryland Aviation Administration, a division of the Maryland DOT. BWI is a semi-closed system. Local Rules of the Maryland Aviation Administration Cited as: 11 COMAR ch. 1 § xx (2007). Permits All vehicles must have a permit. Permit applications must contain certain documentation, including business information and proof of insurance. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 05 (2007). Taxicabs Taxicab owners and drivers must obtain permits before picking up passengers. Taxicabs must be licensed by a political subdivision of Maryland. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 11 (2007). All drivers must comply with the airport’s conduct and duty rules, privilege restrictions, multiple loadings rules, short trip requirements, loading and unloading procedures, and fee requirements. Id. Nonairport taxicabs may only drop off passengers at the airport. Id. Fees Operators must pay annual permit fees. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 05 (2007). Courtesy Vehicles Courtesy vehicles must obtain operating authority from the administrator and only pick up prearranged passengers. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 05 (2007). Car Rentals Off-site car rental companies are exempt from permit requirements. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 05 (2007).

79 Suspensions Prior to suspending or revoking a permit, the manager must give written notice to the permit holder by a certified Letter of Warning. 11 COMAR ch. 1 § 05.3–05.4 (2007). Operators may avoid punishment by providing a satisfactory written explanation. Id. Drivers or operators wishing to appeal a violation may file an appeal with the Maryland Office of Administrative hearings. Id. Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of BWI are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Baltimore is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). Contact Information General Information 1-(800) I-FLY-BWI Maryland Aviation Administration (410) 859-7111 Airport Police (410) 859-7041 Commercial Vehicle Permits (410) 859-7662 Ground Transportation (410) 859-7220 Landside Operations (410) 859-7736 Shuttle Services (410) 859-7033