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National Licence Forms

Licence Application Forms:

  • New Licence Application Form
  • Renewing a Licence
  • Transferring a Licence
  • Amending a Licence
  • Licences expiring in 2023 Statement of Compliance

Licensing process forms:

  • Acceptance of Offer of Grant of a licence (new or amendment application)
  • Notification of Commencement of a Public Bus Passenger Service
  • Request to extend commencement period
  • Notification of change to fare levels
2022 Bus Operator Transport Returns
  • 2022 Guide to Bus Operator Transport Returns
  • 2022 Bus Operator Transport Returns: Form A
  • 2022 Bus Operator Transport Returns: Form B

International Authorisation Forms

  • International Authorisation Application Form
  • Variation to an International Authorisation Application Form

Licensing Legislation, Guides & Information

National Travel
  • The Public Transport Regulation  Act 2009
  • The Guidelines for the Licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services
  • The Brief Guide Public Bus Passenger Services
International Travel
  • Regulation (EC) No 1073/ 2009
  • Interbus Agreement
  • Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom
Other Documentation
  • Guidance on Bus Stop Locations in Rural Areas

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