How to Start a Children's Transportation Service in Raleigh, NC
Transportation for older children is a problem many face, and Raleigh, North Carolina families are no different. Children have school, after-school activities such as team sports, tutoring or lessons, and sometimes children need a ride between the homes of divorced parents. Child transportation services are growing to meet this need. These businesses act as a taxi service for children. In addition to basic business laws, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) covers childcare transportation under its childcare laws.
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Create a business plan. The Small Business Administration has a business plan template that will help you create a budget for everything from business cards and advertising to vehicles and taxes. After completing your business plan, you will know whether you require a loan, or if you have all the financial resources necessary to start a transportation business.
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File for a business license.
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Study and take the test for a chauffeur’s license. North Carolina DHHS laws state that to have children in your care, you must be at least 21 years old and pass a criminal background check.
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Purchase a car. This may or may not be your own personal vehicle. Take the car to an inspection center to ensure that the car follows all emission laws.
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Take your advertising cards to area schools and after-school care facilities.
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Schedule your new clients' transportation needs.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider printing advertising that adheres to the outside of your car. This designates you as a child transportation service.
As you add employees, each new driver must be 21 years or older, and pass a criminal background check.
It violates North Carolina law to leave a child of any age alone in a vehicle.
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