Mo. Rev. Stat. § 388.270
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Any steam railroad company operating a railroad in this state may acquire, own and operate motor vehicles for the purpose of carrying passengers or property, or both persons and property, for hire upon the highways of this state in the same manner as individuals are now or may hereafter be permitted so to do.
§ 388.270, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 5133