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New one-vehicle transport company Balby Transportation cleared for full-council approval

Lawrence City Council (Housing & Economic Development; Ordinance/Intergovernmental/Elections subcommittee) · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The committee heard from police and the applicant for Balby Transportation, a new one-vehicle company offering airport and medical transport; paperwork and fees were reported complete and the license was forwarded to full council with a favorable recommendation.

The ordinance committee advanced a new transportation license for Balby Transportation after the police department confirmed the applicant completed required paperwork and fee payments.

Officer Sto (Lawrence Police Department) reported the committee’s earlier question about whether the business was new or a renewal had been answered: Balby Transportation is a new company. Applicant Jamie Balby (272 High St., Apt. 1) said the company currently operates a single vehicle offering airport and hospital transport and that he advertises through Google and Facebook. The committee moved to send the license to the full council with a favorable recommendation.

What’s next: The license will appear on the full-council agenda for final approval.