As used in this subpart:

1. (1)

   1. (A) “Commercial motor vehicle (CMV)” means a vehicle used in commerce and:

      1. (i) Designed to carry sixteen (16) passengers including the driver;
      2. (ii) Having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds; or
      3. (iii) Used to carry hazardous materials.

   2. (B) Commercial motor vehicles for passenger transportation fall into two (2) categories:

      1. (i)

         1. (a) (a) Drivers of a bus with a GVWR of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds must have a Class B license with a ''Passenger'' endorsement.
         2. (b) (b) The Class B license will also note if the driver is restricted from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes; and
      2. (ii) Drivers of a vehicle with a GVWR of under twenty-six thousand one (26,001) pounds and designed to carry sixteen (16) passengers or more, including the driver, must have a Class C license with a ''Passenger" endorsement.
   3. (C) Drivers of any vehicle which is not a commercial vehicle as described above would have a Class D license.
   4. (D) Unit definition: one (1) one-way trip; and
2. (2) “Transportation” means transporting a client from one (1) location to another by public or private vehicle so the client has access to needed service, care, or assistance.