Please be aware that due to the festive season permit issuing and posting will be carried out from 5th January 2026We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding during this busy time.
CTA can only issue permits to members of the association. The cost of each permit is £11.00.
Please Note: A Small Bus Permit will entitle you to operate a vehicle constructed or adapted to carry a maximum capacity of between 9 and 16 passengers (excluding the driver). If you intend to operate a vehicle larger than this, you require a Large Bus Permit, which is only obtainable from the DOE Transport Licensing and Enforcement Branch. A Permit does not allow you to carry the general public, you are only authorised to carry your own members or those your organisation is set up to help.
If you are in any doubt as to what is right for you, you can email the CTA advice service at advice@ctauk.org.
Changes to driving entitlement took effect in 1997. People passing their first car-driving test from 01 January 1997 may require a second test to drive minibuses. Permit holders must ensure that drivers are suitably qualified.
