A Park Meadows man wants to start a taxi service in Park City using all-terrain vehicles, an idea he says that could be a popular way to offer tours of the city as well as shuttling people to their destination.

But Gary Moss has encountered resistance from City Hall officials who argue that all-terrain vehicles are not allowed to be driven on public streets. Moss last week made an appearance in front of Mayor Dana Williams and the Park City Council asking that his idea be considered. The elected officials appeared hesitant, though, and it was not clear how quickly a decision could be made.

Police Chief Wade Carpenter said in an interview afterward state law prohibits all-terrain vehicle drivers from using public streets in cities with populations greater than 7,500 unless city leaders allow the practice through a municipal law. Park City does not have such a law.

Park City’s population approached that figure in the 2000 census and is believed to be greater than 7,500 now.

Moss told the elected officials he would like a vote on the matter shortly, but there was hesitancy among the City Councilors. He also requested a temporary permit so the idea could be tested. That idea was not agreed to by the City Council. He told the elected officials they were discriminating against him.

In an interview, Moss said the vehicles, described by him as being street legal, carry six passengers and they would be open-sided. The maximum speed is 46 mph, he said. His company is named Trigger LLC. It cost the company $40,000 to purchase and insure two of the vehicles, he said..

“It’s a completely new thing that nobody’s ever done before,” Moss said, describing Trigger LLC as a “new and innovative-type business.”

He said he is losing between $2,000 and $3,000 in business each week he is not allowed to operate.

“It’s clear, sunny skies. It’s perfect for this type of business. I’m just livid,” Moss said.

He said municipal crews in either the Water Department or with the golf course use a similar vehicle on a street in Thaynes Canyon.

Others that use the vehicles include airports, construction companies working on large sites and movie crews.

Moss said he wants to provide tours of Old Town, including on Main Street, that could last up to 45 minutes. He said his firm could make Old Town tours more accessible to disabled people. In the summer, he said, the service could take people on tours of the Guardsman Pass area.

He also said the vehicles could be used in a taxi service.

“That’s the name of the game in any business,” he said about differentiating Trigger LLC from other taxi and shuttle services that operate in Park City.