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What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into Europe and other countries.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Measures to manage traffic flow on Kent’s road network in the event of severe disruption to services across the English Channel.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Operating principles for commissioners and providers of night shelters for people experiencing rough sleeping.
How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme works, how to apply, and what happens when you've joined.
Find out about the help you can get to run your business safely and efficiently if you've been a vehicle operator for less than 6 months.
An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
You can apply to transfer an operating centre from one vehicle operator's licence to another - sometimes known as a 'schedule 4 transfer'.
Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - work trials, programmes and clubs, New Enterprise Allowance, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
The Traffic Commissioner for Western England's written decision for Jackies Coaches Ltd (PH2060787) & Peter Allen: Transport Manager
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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