Safety & Licensing
Safety & Licensing
Every Mile Backed by Proof
Colorado PUC certified. $5 million in general liability coverage. Annual ice-driving training. NLA and CLA member. Nearly 580,000 miles driven with zero accidents. Not promises — verifiable standards.
Arion operates under Colorado PUC authority HCA0096 and carries $1.5 million in commercial auto liability plus $5 million in general liability on every vehicle and every trip. Chauffeurs are background-checked, drug-tested, and trained to Arion's written standards. The company's record stands at more than 2,500 completed trips, 579,878 miles driven, and zero accidents.
VERIFIED CREDENTIALS
What stands behind every Arion ride
Most transportation companies tell you they're safe. We'd rather show you the paperwork.
Nearly 580,000 Miles. Zero Accidents.
Across 2,500+ trips and more than 10,000 passengers moved through Denver traffic, I-70 in a whiteout, and mountain passes at night — not one accident. That's the record, not a slogan.
Colorado PUC Certified
Licensed by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Regulated, inspected, and held to state standards that rideshare companies don't have to meet.
$5 Million Liability Coverage
Commercial liability insurance at $5M — roughly 50 times the minimum required for rideshare drivers in Colorado. Your family rides under real protection.
State Background Checks
Every Arion chauffeur passes a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check. Not a third-party screen through an app — a state-level criminal records check.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance
Pre-employment and random testing under DOT standards. Zero tolerance. Zero ambiguity. The person behind the wheel has been verified, not just rated.
Annual Ice-Driving Certification
Colorado mountain roads demand winter competence, not just winter tires. Every Arion chauffeur completes annual ice-driving and defensive driving training.
NLA & CLA Member
National Limousine Association and Colorado Limousine Association member. Held to national industry safety and service standards with peer accountability.
The licensing gap most passengers don't know about
In Colorado, rideshare drivers operate under a Transportation Network Company (TNC) framework. That means lower insurance thresholds, background checks run through a private company, and no state vehicle inspections. The driver who picks you up at DIA might have started driving yesterday.
Licensed livery operators like Arion are held to a different standard entirely. PUC certification requires commercial-grade insurance, state-level background checks, DOT compliance, vehicle maintenance records, and annual inspections. The difference isn't a technicality — it's the difference between a regulated commercial operation and someone using their personal car.
We don't say this to scare anyone. Rideshare works fine for a lot of trips. But when you're putting your wedding party in a vehicle, sending your teenager to school, or flying into Aspen during a snowstorm — you should know what level of safety is behind the service.
Vehicles maintained to a standard you can see
Every Arion vehicle follows a documented maintenance schedule — not just oil changes and tire rotations, but detailed mechanical inspections, interior conditioning, and safety system checks.
- All-wheel drive on every vehicle in the fleet
- Premium winter tires rated for I-70 mountain corridor conditions
- Interior detailing between every client — not ultimately
- Emergency kits, charging cables, bottled water, and amenities stocked on every trip
- Annual state vehicle inspections beyond what PUC requires
We keep our fleet small on purpose. Fewer vehicles means every one gets the attention it needs. You won't ride in a car with 200,000 miles and mystery stains. That's not luxury — that's a gamble.
MEMBERSHIPS & LISTINGS
National Limousine Association
Member
Colorado Limousine Association
Member
Visit Denver
Authorized Provider
Colorado.com
Listed
Women-Owned Business
Certified
Award Recognition
2025 World Luxury Transportation Award — Luxury Transportation on Land
Awarded within Arion’s first quarter of operation after opening October 17, 2025.
Insurance that actually protects you
Here's a comparison most companies hope you never see.
| Coverage | Typical Rideshare | Arion |
|---|---|---|
| Liability coverage | $50K–$1M (varies by phase) | $5,000,000 |
| Coverage when app is off | Personal policy only | Full commercial (always on) |
| Background check | Third-party screen | State CBI check |
| Vehicle inspections | None required (CO) | Annual state inspection |
| Drug testing | Not required | DOT pre-employment + random |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arion licensed to operate in Colorado?
Yes. Arion holds an active Colorado PUC (Public Utilities Commission) permit for passenger transportation. This is the same regulatory body that oversees commercial carriers in the state. Our PUC certification number is available on request.
How much insurance does Arion carry?
$5 million in general liability coverage. This is commercial insurance that covers passengers for the full duration of service — not a patchwork of personal and commercial policies that change based on whether an app is open.
Are your drivers background checked?
Every Arion chauffeur passes a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check, DOT drug and alcohol screening, and defensive driving certification. We don't outsource this to a third-party app screening service.
What winter driving training do your chauffeurs have?
All Arion chauffeurs complete annual ice-driving certification and defensive driving training. Colorado mountain roads — especially I-70 to Vail, Highway 82 to Aspen, and Highway 9 to Breckenridge — require specific winter competence that goes beyond having snow tires.
Is Arion a member of any transportation industry associations?
Yes. Arion is a member of the National Limousine Association (NLA) and the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA). We're also an authorized Visit Denver transportation provider and listed on Colorado.com.
Do you carry passengers for hire legally?
Yes. In Colorado, carrying passengers for hire without a PUC permit is illegal unless you operate under a TNC license (rideshare). Arion operates under a full PUC permit with commercial insurance, which provides a higher standard of regulatory oversight and passenger protection than TNC operations.
How are Arion chauffeurs screened and trained?
Every chauffeur passes a criminal background check, MVR review, and drug testing, then trains against Arion's written Driver Excellence Manual and SOP covering ice driving, airport procedure, passenger assistance, and discretion — with annual recertification.
What insurance and licensing does Arion carry?
Colorado PUC authority as a certificated passenger carrier, plus $1.5M commercial auto liability and $5M general liability on every vehicle and every trip. Certificates of insurance are available for venues and corporate vendor onboarding.
Do you offer point-to-point trips as well as hourly service?
Both. Point-to-point is priced for a single transfer such as home to DEN or hotel to a venue. Hourly (as-directed) service keeps the same chauffeur and vehicle for dinners, meetings, tours, and multi-stop nights.
Last reviewed: July 31, 2026 by Arion dispatch. Rates, policies, travel times and Colorado Department of Transportation rules are subject to change; call (970) 703-4995 for current details.
Safety isn't a feature. It's the foundation.
Because You Matter. Every credential listed here protects the person in the back seat — and that person deserves to know.