"All that is required for those safety concerns is a requirement for yearly inspections at actual cost, not a limitation on permit issue."

What about cameras inside the cab protecting riders (and drivers) from being ripped off/robbed?  What about regulated meters to ensure that the the amount being charged is within regulations?  And who is doing the inspection?  A certified mechanic or another driver?  When is the inspection being done?  Well after the snow and ice are on the melt and several months after a vehicle should be checked to be sure it is ready for winter?