Thinking about starting a small one or two car/person car/limo business in worcester/boston area... dont know much about it

[dazang2k4]

Im looking to start a airport transport type of business in the Worcester area with service to Logan and Providence. If anyone knows the chances of this working and the costs and ways to get the permits and proper licenses i would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
-Jeff

[LimoSTL]

Originally posted by dazang2k4:
Im looking to start a airport transport type of business in the Worcester area with service to Logan and Providence. If anyone knows the chances of this working and the costs and ways to get the permits and proper licenses i would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
-Jeff

Jeff - If you are savvy enough to find this forum, you should just be able to call Department of Transportation in your area and bug them about what you need. Also see if your state has a small business development center to walk you through all the paperwork.

[ABC NYC LIMO]

Originally posted by dazang2k4:
Im looking to start a airport transport type of business in the Worcester area with service to Logan and Providence. If anyone knows the chances of this working and the costs and ways to get the permits and proper licenses i would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
-Jeff

Russell Figaredo www.abcnyclimousine.com (http://www.abcnyclimousine.com)
Just like when I started my New York City Airport Limousine services, you have to work for/with other people to learn the business from the ground up. I would suggest getting your own license, get a part time job doing it, and learn the biz from start to finish. Remeber, you cannot run or own that which you have not performed yourself.

[Salicete]

In most states, you will need to deal with the PUC (Public Utilities Commission) or PSC (Public Service Commission), or whatever it is called in your state.

Give them a call, and you will likely be able to find out everything you will need to know with regard to their licensing and regulatory procedures for new transportation businesses. Many such agencies also provide this information on their websites.

That being said, there is no substitute for experience. See about joining your local Limousine or Livery Association, and pick the brains of the operators who have a successful track record. They can give you the information you seek about how the system works and what it is truly going to cost you.