• Current Contact Information
  • Exemptions and Passenger Class
  • Vehicle Details
  • Questionnaire
  • Declarations
  • Complete

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 [email protected]. 


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.

Your Details

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 [email protected].  

If you are not a member you can join at www.ctauk.org/join-now-new/

Contact Person
Address Details
Posting address
Postal Address
About your organisation
Do you have at least 3 non-related Trustees/Directors/Committee members?
What activity is your body concerned with?
Reason for this application
Is this application for:
Do you hold permits issued by a body other than CTA?
If yes, please select one of the below
Has the body ever had an application for a permit refused or a permit revoked?