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An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
Run a bus service in and out of London - registering, London Service Permit, bus registration, public service vehicle operator’s licence, PSV
A local bus service uses public service vehicles (PSVs) to carry…
You must tell the local authority in England or the local council in…
Apply to the local authority and the traffic commissioner if you want to:…
You do not have to register a bus service if all of the following apply:…
The local council can ask the traffic commissioner to impose conditions on…
Once you have registered your service you must run it: at the times you’ve…
To run a bus service in London you must have a London Service Permit.…
You may be eligible to take part in a concessionary fare scheme. This…
You might qualify for the Bus Service Operator’s Grant (in England or…
News and updates for commercial vehicle operators and drivers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into Europe and other countries.
Apply for a section 19 standard or large bus permit.
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.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Bus operators and local authorities in England must use this service to publish bus timetable, location and fares data.
Application to register a flexible bus service.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
UK nationwide standard for exchanging bus schedules and related data.
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.
Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.
Data and statistics about the local bus sector in Great Britain.
A list of bus companies and bus routes included in the £2 bus fare cap scheme.
Notify DVSA if you've made modifications to your coach or bus or registered it as a public service vehicle.
A long-term strategy for buses in England, outside London.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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