Section 6-62-31 - Classification of passenger carriers(a) Motor carriers of passengers shall be granted operating authority based upon passenger seating capacity and the special nature of the services performed by the motor carrier.(b) No motor vehicle utilized by a motor carrier shall have a manufacturer's passenger seating capacity exceeding that authorized by the motor carrier's operating authority.(c) Every motor carrier of passengers shall be authorized to operate in one of the following categories: (1) Motor carriers of passengers utilizing motor vehicles with passenger seating capacity of not more than seven passengers;(2) Motor carriers of passengers utilizing motor vehicles with passenger seating capacity of eight to twenty-five passengers;(3) Motor carriers of passengers utilizing motor vehicles with passenger seating capacity of more than twenty-five passengers.[Eff ] (Auth: HRS § 271-9) (Imp: HRS § 271-9)