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The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) provides bus timetable, vehicle location and fares data for every local bus service in England.
Apply for a section 19 standard or large bus permit.
Find and use timetable, location and fares data for local bus services in England.
Apply for a section 22 community bus permit.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
If you're not happy with the way a bus or coach operator has handled your complaint, Bus Users can help.
Bus operators and local authorities in England must use this service to publish bus timetable, location and fares data.
Protecting staff, passengers and property on public transport: police roles, CCTV and witness evidence use, tools to restrict anti-social acts
How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
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.
A list of bus companies and bus routes included in the £2 bus fare cap scheme.
An overview of the impact of measures qualifying against the BIT and of significant departmental non-qualifying measures implemented during the relevant period.
UK nationwide standard for exchanging bus schedules and related data.
Run a bus service in and out of London - registering, London Service Permit, bus registration, public service vehicle operator’s licence, PSV
Information about the measures in the Bus Services Act, amendments and recommendations made, and impact assessments showing the effects of the act.
Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
Find out what’s changed with how driving licences work for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and bus drivers and how driving tests are changing.
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
Check local bus service registrations if you work for a local council or passenger transport authority.
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