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

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98 NEBRASKA Statewide Regulations The State of Nebraska generally regulates motor vehicles operating within the state. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60 (2007). For more information, visit the Nebraska Department of Roads Web site at http://www.dor.state.ne.us. Case History In a dispute involving a transportation company’s authority to enter contracts for on-call transportation from retail locations to the airport, the court addressed the requirements for passenger carriers to engage in intrastate operations. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 75-309 (Reissue 1986) provides that it shall be unlawful for any common or contract carrier to engage in intrastate operations without a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the commission authorizing such operations. In re Application of BIJK Enterprises, Inc., 424 N.W.2d 356, 359, 228 Neb. 804, 809 (Neb. 1988). The court further noted that Neb. Rev. Stat. § 75-311 (Reissue 1986) sets forth the requirements necessary in order to obtain a permit to operate as a contract carrier. Id. The court addressed the powers of the Nebraska Public Service Commission to regulate a limousine company’s intrastate authority to carry passengers. The Appellate Court determined that “the Nebraska Public Service Commission has original jurisdiction and the sole power to grant, amend, deny, revoke, or transfer common carrier certificates of public convenience and necessity.” In re Qualified Devs, 1995 Neb. App. LEXIS 86 at *8 (Neb. Ct. App. 1995), citing In Re Application of Kilthau, 236 Neb. 811, 464 N.W.2d 162 (1991). Nebraska—Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) Overview OMA is owned and operated by the Omaha Airport Authority. Transportation is regulated by the rules of the Airport Authority. OMA is a semi-closed system. Local Omaha Airport Authority Rules Cited as: Authority Rules § 10.x (2007). Permit Requirements Taxicabs, limousines, scheduled buses and vans, hotel/motel courtesy vehicles, and parking facility courtesy vehicles must have a permit before accessing the Airport Terminal Drive. Authority Rules § 10.4 (2007). Operators must have proof of insurance on file with the authority. Authority Rules §§ 10.5-8 (2007). Vehicle Standards Vehicles must be maintained. Operations must

99 comply with rules regarding the location and manner of transportation. Authority Rules §§ 10.5-9 (2007). Taxicabs Taxicabs must have an operators permit issued by the City of Omaha. Authority Rules § 10.8 (2007). Cabs are allowed to operate in three areas: 1. The cab feeder (or staging) area, 2. The South cab stand, or 3. The North cab stand. Authority Rules § 10.10 (2007). Operations at the feeder area and cab stands are regulated. Authority Rules §§ 10.11-13 (2007). Suspensions and Revocations Depending on the violation, the authority may fine or suspend permit holders immediately or with reasonable notice. Authority Rules and Regulations § 10.15 (2007). An administrative hearing with the Airport Police Chief will be held after conduct warranting a suspension. Id. Federal Jurisdiction Vehicles carrying passengers with immediate prior or subsequent movement by air and staying within a 25-mi radius of OMA are exempt from FMCSA regulations. 49 C.F.R. § 372.117 (2007). Transportation within the municipal limits of Omaha is exempt. 49 U.S.C.S. § 13506 (2007). Contact Information General Information (402) 661-8017 Airport Authority (402) 661-8000 Operations (402) 661-8100 Business Office (402) 661-8000