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Bus Service Operators Grant: commercial transport operators

How to apply for the Bus Service Operators Grant as a commercial transport operator.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 23 September 2019
• Last updated: 23 July 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Bus Service Operators Grant: guidance for commercial transport operators

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Bus Service Operators Grant application form for commercial transport operators (PDF version)

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The Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) is a discretionary grant paid to eligible transport operators to help them recover some of their fuel costs.

This guidance contains information on how commercial transport operators can apply, the conditions for eligibility and current rates.

Complete and return the application form with any relevant supporting documentation to bsog@dft.gov.uk.

Alternatively, send it by post to:

Bus Service Operators Grant Team
Department for Transport
Zone D06
Ashdown House
Sedlescombe Road
North St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7GA

Published 23 September 2019
Last updated 23 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 23 July 2024

   Added information about services serving schools and other educational establishments.

2. 6 July 2023

   ZEB claims information, including ZEB claims from 1 April 2023, added.

3. 31 March 2022

   Updated to reflect the eligibility requirements for the new zero emission bus incentive, which operators will be eligible to claim for from 1 April 2022.

4. 23 September 2019

   First published.