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Apply for a section 19 standard or large bus permit.
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…
An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into Europe and other countries.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
Apply for a section 22 community bus permit.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing works bus services
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.
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
If you're not happy with the way a bus or coach operator has handled your complaint, Bus Users can help.
The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) provides bus timetable, vehicle location and fares data for every local bus service in England.
Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.
Apply to drive an HGV, bus or coach professionally for up to 12 months before taking all the qualifying tests if you’re doing certain training courses.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
Use the technical application submission (TAS) service to send Certificate of Initial Fitness (COIF), accessibility certificate and notifiable alterations forms
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
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.
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