Virginia law §§ 46.2-2078 and 46.2-2079 regulate the issuance of certificates for passenger transportation services. Certificates are only granted if existing service is inadequate, with exceptions for urban-suburban bus lines. The law also allows the Department to issue certificates for interstate highway operations based on public convenience and necessity.
A new certificate can be issued only if the Department finds that the existing service is inadequate to meet public necessity and convenience.
No, urban-suburban bus lines primarily serving short-distance travel (no more than 40 miles one way) are exempt from needing a certificate.
Yes, if there is a showing of public convenience and necessity, and it promotes the public interest, the Department can issue such certificates.
It must be demonstrated that the current service is inadequate to meet public necessity and convenience, unless exempted by specific provisions.