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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…
The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable while ensuring it is fair to taxpayers.
Information about the measures in the Bus Services Act, amendments and recommendations made, and impact assessments showing the effects of the act.
If you're not happy with the way a bus or coach operator has handled your complaint, Bus Users can help.
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
An overview of the process for registering and operating local bus services in England and Wales
Guide to bus and concessionary travel statistics, including notes and definitions and supporting technical documents.
The Bus Open Data Service (BODS) provides bus timetable, vehicle location and fares data for every local bus service in England.
Find registered local bus services by operator name, licence number, or start and finish point
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