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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.
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.
Apply for a section 19 standard or large bus permit.
Application to register a flexible bus service.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
Bus operators and local authorities in England must use this service to publish bus timetable, location and fares data.
If you're not happy with the way a bus or coach operator has handled your complaint, Bus Users can help.
How to start your movement, what to do while the goods are moving and what to do when they reach their destination.
Plan the route your goods will take so you can make your transit declaration and support your haulier or carrier to transport your goods.
You must report any incident involving your organisation's public service vehicles (PSVs) if there are fatalities, serious injuries, or serious damage.
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.
Information about the measures in the Bus Services Act, amendments and recommendations made, and impact assessments showing the effects of the act.
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
Tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you make changes to a bus or coach accessibility type-approval.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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