CTA can only issue permits to members of the association. The cost of each permit is £11.00.
For your permit to remain active for the full 5 years you must maintain a current CTA membership.
Please Note: A Standard Permit will entitle you to operate a vehicle constructed or adapted to carry a maximum capacity up to 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 your Local Traffic Commissioner - 0300 123 9000.A Standard Permit does not allow you to carry the general public, you are only authorised to carry those groups of passengers ticked in Section 2: Exemptions and Passenger Class.
You may tick more than one type of passenger class. If you intend on carrying the general public it may be possible to do this under a Section 22 Community Bus Permit, obtainable from your the Office for the Traffic Commissioner.The same vehicle can be operated, at different times, under a Standard Permit or a Community Bus Permit.
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.
Only organisations with a current CTA membership can apply for permits.
If you believe you are a member but your organisation is not listed please contact us at permits@ctauk.org.
If you are not a member you can join at www.ctauk.org/join-now-new/
