TERM FMCSA Definition – “Passenger vehicles”

Passenger vehicles

Passenger vehicles are defined as:

  • Motor coach—— A passenger vehicle with an elevated passenger deck over the baggage compartment — usually designed for long distance transportation of passengers, and often equipped with storage racks above the seats.
  • School bus—A vehicle designed and/or equipped mainly to carry primary and secondary students to and from school, usually built on a medium or large truck chassis.
  • Mini-bus—A motor vehicle designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and typically built on a small truck chassis. A mini-bus has a smaller seating capacity than a motor coach.
  • Van—A small motor vehicle designed or used to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver.
  • Limousine—A passenger vehicle designed or used to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver.

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