Transportation Network Company (TNC)

• Information needed for your online application:
  • Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
  • Class N License District Council Form
    • Interactive Map of District Councils
  • Business Purchase Agreement (Only for Change of Ownership applications)
  • Property Lease / rental agreement or proof of ownership
  • Site/Floor Plan
  • Photo(s) of Distinctive Trade Dress
    Trade dress must be readable during daylight hours at a distance of at least 50 feet; and reflective, illuminated or otherwise patently visible so as to be seen in darkness, and to identify that a particular vehicle is associated with a particular licensee.
  • Copy of Driver Identification Card Includes first name and photograph of driver attached to identification card and/or to electronic display for mobile device during TNC ride.
  • Driver Training Course and Facilities Course and facility must be approved by the DSI Director
    • Training programs submitted for DSI Director approval shall be designed to enhance the proficiency of drivers in all aspects of for-hire driving and shall include topics such as: geography, street systems & landmark locations in metropolitan region; traffic & TNC licensing laws; vehicle safety & maintenance; driver & passenger safety; driver code of conduct; customer relations; TNC pricing & ride procedures; accommodation of patrons with disabilities. A course description, protocols and standards must be submitted for review. Testing is required to validate driver’s demonstrated understanding of training criteria and a completion certificate must be provided to the driver once course completed. Courses taught by an instructor in a “classroom” setting must have video and audio presentation capability and adequate space to administer tests. For online training programs, login access must be granted to the DSI Director.
  • Copy of Intoxicating Substance Policy
  • Insurance Documentation – Pre-Arranged Rides
    • Official documentation evidencing primary liability insurance coverage secured for each driver participating in the transportation network for incidents involving the driver during a prearranged ride in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and providing coverage at all times the driver is engaged in a prearranged ride.
  • Insurance Documentation – Logged In, Not Pre-Arranged Ride
    • Official documentation evidencing that insurance coverage(s) required in Chapter 373 secured for the period of time when a driver is logged into a transportation network company's digital network but is not engaged in a prearranged ride.
  • Vehicle Inspection Facilities
    • List of vendors/facilities where mechanical inspections will be conducted.
    • Inspections may be conducted at a City of Minneapolis or City of St. Paul owned facility, a taxicab service company owned facility approved by the DSI Director, or a privately owned, public motor vehicle repair garage approved by the DSI Director.
    • To qualify as an approved inspection facility, the facility must employ an ASE Certified Automotive Technician who will sign the inspection form and have the facilities to perform a “wheels off” inspection and be able to inspect the under carriage of the vehicle by means of a hoist or lift.
• PDFs for your online application:
  • Workers Comp Form
  • Licensing Personal Affidavit
  • Business Plan Addendum

*If you would like to complete your application on paper, please request a paper application by calling 651-266-8989, emailing dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us or stopping into our office at 375 Jackson Street.

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