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

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91 MISSOURI Statewide Regulations Ground transportation by shuttles and vans at airports in the State of Missouri is governed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), rather than the airport authorities. Vehicles carrying more than eight seats are subject to regulation by MODOT. The MODOT rules and procedures can be found at Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 4, § 265 (2007). Cited as: Regs. Ann. tit. 4 § 205-x (2007). Records and Permits Before offering passenger service, an operator must apply for and obtain a permit pursuant to division rule Regs. Ann. tit. 4 § 265-2.080 (2007), which contains extensive documentation and insurance requirements. Vehicle Operations Vehicles must be properly licensed and identified by a clearly visible license sticker. Once the license and sticker have been obtained, MODOT will issue a Cab Card to be carried in the licensed vehicle. Regs. Ann. tit. 7 § 265- 10.020 (2007). Motor vehicle operators will also be issued a USDOT number, which must also be displayed on the vehicle. Regs. Ann. tit. 7 § 265-10.025 (2007). Motor vehicle operators must carry proper insurance. Regs. Ann. tit. 7 § 265-10.030 (2007). Passenger carriers must also publish and file with the division their fares and rates each year. Regs. Ann. tit. 7 § 265-10.050 (2007). Missouri—Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Overview MCI is owned and operated by the Kansas City Aviation Department. The rules for taxis are found in Chapter 76 of the Kansas City Municipal Code, and the MODOT regulates limousines and shared rides. The Kansas City Aviation Department derives its authority from Mo. Rev. Stat. § 305.170 (2007). MCI is a semi-closed system. Local Kansas City Code

92 Cited as: Municipal Code § x-x (2007). Fees All commercial ground transportation operators must pay a use fee for each pickup at the airport. Municipal Code § 6-48 (2007). Records and Permits In addition to a driver’s license, a driver’s certificate is required in order to operate. Municipal Code § 76-101 (2007). All taxicab operators are required to carry proper liability insurance. KC Code § 76-161, 213 (2007). Vehicle Operations All taxicabs must obtain a vehicle permit before operating. KC Code § 76-70 (2007). Every driver must inspect his or her vehicle before every shift to ensure that it is clean and operating properly. Municipal Code § 76-204 (2007). Driver Rules All drivers must operate their vehicles within the laws of the state, and maintain a professional and clean appearance. Municipal Code § 76-203 (2007). Suspensions and Appeals Failure to comply with any portion of the code or state laws regarding motor vehicles will lead to a hearing and the potential suspension or revocation of the taxicab permit. Municipal Code § 76-141 (2007). After revocation, an operator may not apply for a new permit for 12 months after the hearing. Id. Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of MCI are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Kansas City is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). In addition, FMCSA regulations define a special exempt area: The zone adjacent to and commercially a part of Kansas City, (MO and KA) within which transportation by motor vehicle, in interstate or foreign commerce, not under a common control, management, or arrangement for a continuing carriage to or from a point beyond the zone is partially exempt from regulation under section 203(b)(8) of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 303(b)(8)), includes: Beginning on the north side of the Missouri River at the western boundary line of Parkville, Mo., thence along the western and northern boundaries of Parkville to the Kansas City, Mo., corporate limits, thence along the western, northern, and eastern corporate limits of Kansas City, Mo., to its junction with U.S. Bypass 71 (near Liberty, Mo.), thence along U.S. Bypass 71 to Liberty, thence along the northern and eastern boundaries of Liberty to its junction with U.S. Bypass 71 south of Liberty, thence south along U.S. Bypass 71 to its junction with the Independence, Mo., corporate

93 limits, thence along the eastern Independence, Mo., corporate limits to its junction with Interstate Highway 70, then along Interstate Highway 70 to its junction with the Blue Springs, Mo., corporate limits, thence along the western, northern, and eastern corporate limits of Blue Springs, Mo., to its junction with U.S. Highway 40, thence east along U.S. Highway 40 to its junction with Brizen-Dine Road, thence south along the southerly extension of Brizen-Dine Road to its junction with Missouri Highway AA, thence along Missouri Highway AA to its junction with the Blue Springs, Mo., corporate limits, thence along the southern and western corporate limits of Blue Springs, Mo., to its junction with U.S. Highway 40, thence west along U.S. Highway 40 to its junction with Lee's Summit, Mo., limits. Thence along the eastern Lee's Summit corporate limits to the Jackson-Cass County line, thence west along Jackson-Cass County line to the eastern corporate limits of Belton, Mo., thence along the eastern, southern, and western corporate limits of Belton to the western boundary of Richards- Gebaur Air Force Base, thence along the western boundary of said Air Force Base to Missouri Hwy 150, thence west along Missouri Hwy 150 to the Kansas-Missouri State line, thence north along the Kansas-Missouri State line, to 110th Street, thence west along 110th St to its junction with U.S. Highway 69, thence north along U.S. Hwy 69 to its junction with 103d St, thence west along 103d St to its junction with Quivera Rd (the corporate boundary of Lenexa, Kans.), thence along the eastern and southern boundaries of Lenexa to Black Bob Rd, thence south along Black Bob Rd to 119th Street, thence east along 119th Street to the corporate limits of Olathe, Kans., thence south and east along the Olathe corporate limits to Schlagel Road, thence south along Schlagel Road to Olathe Morse Road, thence west along Olathe Morse Road to the northeast corner of Johnson County Airport, thence south, west, and north along the boundaries of the said airport to Pflumm Road, thence north along Pflumm Road to its junction with Olathe Martin City Road, thence west along Olathe Martin City Road to its junction with Murden Road, thence south along Murden Road to its junction with Olathe Morse Road (the corporate boundary of Olathe, Kans.), thence west and north along said corporate boundary to its intersection with U.S. Highway 56, thence southwest along U.S. Highway 56 to its junction with 159th Street. Thence west along 159th St to its junction with the Johnson County Industrial Airport, thence south, west, north and east along the boundaries of said airport to the point of beginning, on 159th St, thence, east along 159th St to its junction with U.S. Hwy 56, thence northeast along U.S. Hwy 56 to its junction with Parker Rd, thence north along Parker Rd to the northern boundary of Olathe, thence east and north along the northern corporate limits of Olathe to Pickering Road, thence north along Pickering Road to 107th Street (the corporate boundary of Lenexa, Kans.), thence along the western and northern boundaries of Lenexa to Pflumm Road, thence north along Pflumm Road to its junction with Kansas Highway 10, thence along Kansas Highway 10 to its junction with Kansas Highway 7, thence along an imaginary line due west across the Kansas River to the Wyandotte County-Leavenworth County line (142d Street) at Loring, Kans., thence westerly along County Route No. 82, a distance of three-fourths of a mile to the entrance of the facilities at Mid-Continent Underground Storage, Loring, thence from Loring in a northerly direction along Loring Lane and Lindwood Avenue to the southern boundary of Bonner Springs, Kans. Thence along the southern, western, and northern boundaries of Bonner Springs to its intersection with Kansas Highway 7, thence southeast along Kansas Highway 7 to its junction with Kansas Highway 32, thence east on Kansas Highway 32 to the corporate boundary of Kansas City, Kans., thence north, west, and east along the corporate boundaries of Kansas City, Kans., to its junction with Cernech Road and Pomeroy Drive, thence northwesterly along Pomeroy Drive to its junction with 79th Street, thence along 79th Street to its junction with Walcotte Drive at Pomeroy, Kans., thence due west 1.3 miles to its junction with an unnamed road, thence north along such unnamed road to the entrance of Powell Port facility, thence due north to the southern bank of the Missouri River, thence east along the southern bank of Missouri River to a point directly across from the western boundary of Parkville, Mo., thence across the Missouri River to the point of beginning. 49 C.F.R. 399 app. F (2007).

94 Contact Information General Information (816) 243-5237 Media Relations (816) 243-3160 Business and Properties (816) 243-3020 Ground Transportation (816) 243-5219 Missouri—Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) Overview STL is owned and operated by the St. Louis Airport Authority (the authority), a department of the City of St. Louis. Commercial ground transportation at STL falls within the purview of several jurisdictions. The Airport Authority’s rules, as found in the city code, generally regulate most operations in the airport’s landside areas. In addition, taxicab and limousine operations are subject to regulation from both the St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission (the Taxi Commission) and MODOT, which regulates larger passenger vehicles. STL is a semi-closed system. Local St. Louis Code Cited as: City Code pt. x § x.xx.xxx (2007). Taxis All taxicabs must pass an inspection. City Code pt. 10 § 8.98.665 (2007). Bus and Shuttle Services Before offering regularly scheduled bus or shuttle service, an operator must be licensed by the city and pay a license tax. City Code pt. 10 § 8.98.575 (2007). Operations Drivers and operators must comply with general rules of conduct. City Code pt. 10 § 8.98 (2007). Courtesy Vehicles Vehicles must have a city license and adequate insurance coverage, and pay an annual fee. St. Louis, Mo., City Code pt. 10 § 8.98.690 (2007). St. Louis Ordinances.—The airport director is authorized to issue rules in the best interests of the city, airport, and the traveling public. Cited as: Ord. 64406 (1998). Permits All businesses must secure a permit before operating at STL; operators should expect to pay regular fees. St. Louis, Mo., Ord. 64406 §§ 3, 4 (1998).

95 Operators must preserve and provide all documentation requested by the director. St. Louis, Mo., Ord. 64406 § 6 (1998). Car rental operations need to enter into an agreement with the director. Leases must be approved by the City. St. Louis, Mo., Ord. 66074 (1998). Operating Rules Operators may not solicit at the airport, except through an authorized advertiser. St. Louis, Mo., Ord. 64406 § 5 (1998). Violations and Appeals Operators are entitled to reasonable notice and a hearing before suffering sanctions or suspensions. St. Louis, Mo., Ord. 64406 §§ 5,7 (1998). Metropolitan Taxicab Commission Vehicle for Hire Code Cited as: Vehicle for Hire Code § xxx (2006). Licensing In order to pick up passengers at STL, taxicabs must be licensed as “Airport Taxicabs.” Vehicle for Hire Code § 208 (2006). Operators must pay licensing fees, keep certain required documents, and possess the necessary insurance coverage. Vehicle for Hire Code § 301 (2006). Driver Requirements Drivers must pass a training course, post common rates, and maintain travel manifests. Vehicle for Hire Code § 601 (2006). Suspension and Appeal The director may issue fines or suspensions, or revoke licenses for several enumerated reasons. Vehicle for Hire Code § 1101 (2006). Punishments may be appealed in an administrative hearing in front of a hearing officer. Vehicle for Hire Code § 1202 (2006). The hearing officer’s decision may be appealed to the Commission. Vehicle for Hire Code § 1203 (2006). Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of STL are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of St. Louis is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). In addition, FMCSA regulations define a special exempt area: (1) All points within the corporate limits of St. Louis, Mo.;

96 (2) All points in St. Louis County, Mo., within a line drawn 0.5 mile south, west, and north of the following line:—Beginning at the Jefferson Barracks Bridge across the Mississippi River and extending westerly along Missouri Highway 77 to its junction with U.S. Highway 61 Bypass, thence along U.S. Highway 61 Bypass to its junction with U.S. Highway 66, thence westerly along U.S. Highway 66 to its junction with Bowles Avenue, thence northerly along Bowles Avenue, actual or projected, to the Meramec River, thence easterly along the south bank of the Meramec River to a point directly south of the western boundary of Kirkwood, thence across the Meramec River to and along the western boundary of Kirkwood to Marshall Road, thence westerly along Marshall Road to its junction with Treecourt Avenue, thence northerly along Treecourt Avenue to its junction with Big Bend Road, thence easterly along Big Bend Road to the western boundary of Kirkwood, thence northerly along the western boundary of Kirkwood to its junction with Dougherty Ferry Road, thence westerly along Dougherty Ferry Road to its junction with Interstate Highway 244, thence northerly along Interstate Highway 244 to its junction with Manchester Road, thence easterly along Manchester Road to its junction with the northwest corner of Kirkwood, thence along the western and northern boundaries of Kirkwood to the western boundary of Huntleigh, Mo., thence along the western and northern boundaries of Huntleigh to its junction with Lindbergh Boulevard, thence northerly along Lindbergh Boulevard to its junction with Lackland Avenue, thence in a westerly direction along Lackland Avenue to its junction with the right-of-way of the proposed Circumferential Expressway (Interstate Highway 244), thence in a northerly direction along said right-of-way to its junction with the right-of-way of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, thence in an easterly direction along said right-of-way to its junction with Dorsett Road, thence in an easterly direction along Dorsett Road to its junction with Lindbergh Boulevard, thence in a northerly direction along Lindbergh Boulevard to its junction with St. Charles Rock Road, thence westerly along St. Charles Rock Road to its function with the Missouri River, thence northerly along the east shore of the Missouri River to its junction with the Norfolk and Western Railway Co. right-of-way, thence easterly along the southern boundary of the Norfolk and Western Railway Co. right-of-way to Lindbergh Boulevard, thence in an easterly direction along Lindbergh Boulevard to the western boundary of St. Ferdinand (Florissant), Mo., thence along the western, northern, and eastern boundaries of St. Ferdinand to junction Interstate Highway 270, and thence along Interstate Highway 270 to the corporate limits of St. Louis (near Chain of Rocks Bridge); and (3) All points within the corporate limits of East St. Louis, Belleville, Granite City, Madison, Venice, Brooklyn, National City, Fairmont City, Washington Park, and Sauget, Ill.; that part of the village of Cahokia, Ill., bounded by Illinois Highway 3 on the east, First Avenue and Red House (Cargill) Road on the south and southwest, the east line of the right-of-way of the Alton and southern Railroad on the west, and the corporate limits of Sauget, Ill., on the northwest and north; that part of Centerville, Ill., bounded by a line beginning at the junction of 26th Street and the corporate limit of East St. Louis, Ill., and extending northeasterly along 26th Street to its junction with Bond Avenue, thence southeasterly along Bond Avenue to its junction with Owen Street, thence southwesterly along Owen Street to its junction with Church Road, thence southeasterly along Church Road to its junction with Illinois Avenue, thence southwesterly along Illinois Avenue to the southwesterly side of the right-of-way of the Illinois Central Railroad Co., thence along the southwesterly side of the right-of-way of the Illinois Central Railroad Co. to the corporate limits of East St. Louis, Ill, thence along the corporate limits of East St. Louis, Ill., to the point of beginning; and that area bounded by a line commencing at the intersection of the right-of-way of the Alton and Southern Railroad and the Madison, Ill., corporate limits near 19th Street, and extending east and south along said right-of-way to its intersection with the right-of-way of Illinois Terminal Railroad Co., thence southwesterly along the Illinois Terminal Railroad Co. right-of-way to its intersection with Illinois Highway 203, thence 115 northwesterly along said highway to its intersection with the Madison, Ill., corporate boundary near McCambridge Avenue, thence northerly along the Madison, Ill., corporate boundary to the point of beginning. (b) The exemption provided by section 203(b)(8) of the Interstate Commerce Act in respect of transportation by motor vehicle, in interstate or foreign commerce, between Belleville, Ill., on the one hand, and, on the other, any other point in the commercial zone, the limits of which are defined in paragraph (a) of this section, is hereby removed, and the said transportation is hereby subjected to all applicable provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act. 49 C.F.R. 399 app. F (2007).

97 Contact Information Airport Information (314) 426-8000 Airport Police (314) 426-8100 Contracts (314) 426-8178