<\/span><\/h3>\nEU regulations provide for a road passenger transport operator\u2019s licence. This applies to an operator who carries passengers for reward in vehicles with accommodation for more than nine persons, including the driver. A licence must be held. Applicants for the licence must satisfy requirements in relation to financial standing, good repute, professional competence, and other requirements.<\/p>\n
There is provision for certificates of competence on the basis of at least five years of practical experience at the management level for persons in road passenger transport operation. There are provisions regarding cessation of the business death or incapacity.<\/p>\n
A certificate of professional competence must be held by drivers, or they must hold a corresponding certificate issued by other EU states.<\/p>\n
An international road passenger transport operator’s licence authorises an undertaking to engage in the business both within or between states. A national licence is limited to road passenger transport operations within the State.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Licence Requirements<\/span><\/h3>\nIt is unlawful for a person to engage in road passenger transport operation or to carry passengers from reward or hire unless he holds the requisite road passenger transport operator’s licence, be it national or international. The restrictions do not apply<\/p>\n