Public Passenger Vehicle Training

Program Requirements

Registrants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of class registration
Must have a valid US Driver’s License for at least one year prior to class registration
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
The City of Chicago reviews criminal background checks and certified driving records when issuing public chauffeur licenses. Individuals with criminal convictions, warrants, pending cases, or poor driving history may be denied a license. Anyone who owes money to the City must resolve their debt through payment or an approved payment plan before becoming eligible. Visit Chicago.gov/PublicVehicles for more information.

How to Register

Registration is done in-person ONLY at the following locations:

Olive Harvey College – TDL Center – Front Desk
Truman College – Room 162

For further instructions on registration, please contact Quasheena Ellis at (773) 907-4059 or via email at ohc-continuing-ed@ccc.edu

Potential Career Options

Taxicab

Livery

Transportation Network Provider “Rideshare”

Commercial Passenger Vessel

Charter/Sightseeing Vehicle

Pedicab

Ambulance and Medical Carrier

Jitney Car Services

Course Offerings

Continuing Education Class Schedules

Public Passenger Vehicle Training – Unrestricted Chauffeur Training Prepare to take the Public Chauffeur License exam issued by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to become public chauffeurs in the City of Chicago. This is a one-week training program.

Limousine - Restricted Chauffeur Training This one-day training prepares students to become restricted public chauffeurs. By participating in this training, you are eligible to become licensed to drive a livery vehicle/limousine.

Taxi Access Program – Accessibility Training This hands-on training session for industry professionals teaches how to transport persons with disabilities and use the PACE-TAP voucher system to ensure payments.

4 Hour – Defensive Driving Learn practical strategies to reduce collision -related injuries, fatalities, and costs associated with motor vehicle crashes.

8 Hour – Attitudinal Defensive Driving This course is designed for drivers and licensed chauffeurs who have a record of rules and regulations violations. Students will review violated rules and regulations, and receive cultural sensitivity training, anger management, conflict resolution training, and more.

8 hour – Professionalism/Refusal of Service This one-day course is for licensed public chauffeurs who have violated either City of Chicago rule #17 or #21 and have been directed by the Administrative Hearing Division of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to take a remedial training course. 

Resources

After you have successfully passed the licensing exam, please utilize the instructions, resources, and checklists below to obtain your Public Chauffeur licenses through the Business Affairs and Consumer protection office: