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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.
An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
Data and statistics about the local bus sector in Great Britain.
Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.
The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) provides bus timetable, vehicle location and fares data for every local bus service in England.
Rural areas in England will be prioritised to receive new buses, which will improve the passenger experience.
Information about bus service grants and funding available in England.
A list of bus companies and bus routes included in the £2 bus fare cap scheme.
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing works bus services
Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
Run a bus service in and out of London - registering, London Service Permit, bus registration, public service vehicle operator’s licence, PSV
How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
How to claim extended support from the Bus Recovery Grant (BRG).
Application guidance and funding allocations for supported bus services funding in 2020 to 2021.
You must report any incident involving your organisation's public service vehicles (PSVs) if there are fatalities, serious injuries, or serious damage.
Information about the measures in the Bus Services Act, amendments and recommendations made, and impact assessments showing the effects of the act.
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