Government & Politics  September 30, 2026

Boulder’s pedal-cab licensing regs in effect as of Saturday

BOULDER — As a result of Boulder City Council’s recent approval of an ordinance establishing new licensing requirements for pedal-cab agencies and pedal-cab drivers, operating such a business without a license will be illegal starting Saturday. 

To obtain pedal-cab agency and driver’s licenses, applicants must:

  • Complete the City of Boulder pedal-cab agency license application.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
  • Provide proof of required insurance coverage.
  • Pay the applicable application and license fees.
  • List all pedal-cab drivers on the application.

Drivers must also:

  • Authorize the city to obtain a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background report.
  • Provide a motor-vehicle history from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Be listed on a pedal-cab agency license.
  • Pay the applicable application and license fees.
  • Provide proof of required insurance if the driver is not insured through a licensed pedal-cab agency

More information, applications, forms, insurance requirements and licensing instructions can be found on the city’s website.

As a result of Boulder City Council’s recent approval of an ordinance establishing new licensing requirements for pedal-cab agencies and pedal-cab drivers, operating such a business without a license will be illegal starting Saturday.

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