Apply for a standard Section 19 bus permit

As a permit holder you have a responsibility to make sure that your services are operated within the law, with vehicles properly maintained and using drivers with the appropriate qualifications.

Organisations cannot hold both a permit under the 1985 Act and an operator’s licence under the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.

All drivers must be competent at driving a minibus and have safety awareness. The Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS) is commonly used to meet the requirement for drivers to have basic vehicle and safety training. For more details of organisations who provide this training in Cumberland Council area, please get in touch.

Declarations

You must make several declarations about your organisation, drivers and vehicles. The DVSA or Traffic Commissioner may take these into account in any subsequent inspection or investigation. You must retain a copy of this application form for the duration of the permit