Mini Bus Permits for voluntary and non-profit making organisations are issued by the Vehicle and Operators Services Agency (VOSA). Some voluntary operators of minibuses and, in a few cases, larger buses, are free from PSV operator licensing if they use their vehicle under special permits. These permits let the holder carry fare-paying passengers in fairly restricted circumstances.
There are two permit schemes:
For more information please see the VOSA's Guide to Passenger Transport provided by voluntary groups or its HGV/PSV Policy and Guidance. Alternatively call the VOSA on 0870 6060440.