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License for domestic bus transportation
Commercial passenger transportation by bus in Ukraine is now subject to mandatory licensing. Obtaining a license for domestic bus transportation is necessary not only for the legal conduct of activities, but also to guarantee the carrier’s compliance with the rules of passenger transportation safety. Moreover, bus transportation without a license in Ukraine also entails the imposition of significant administrative fines. The main requirements for applicants wishing to obtain such a license are defined in the License Terms and more briefly outlined in the article below.
Eligibility criteria for obtaining a license for domestic bus transportation
Requirements for the applicant
To obtain a license, the applicant must:
- register as a business entity (legal entity or individual entrepreneur) with KVED 49.3 (passenger land transport);
- have a staff base formed by hiring appropriate qualified personnel (drivers, medical workers, etc.), concluding contracts for the provision of necessary services;
- own or use a material and technical base, in particular buses that meet the technical criteria provided for in the License Terms, premises on the basis of private property rights, rent or as a result of leasing vehicles.
For drivers who carry out domestic bus transportation, the following mandatory requirements are established:
- firstly, having a valid license of categories “D”, “D1”, “DE”, “D1E”;
- secondly, experience in driving buses for at least three years (for intercity transportation);
- thirdly, a mandatory 12-month internship before transferring the driver to another bus model (if necessary);
- fourthly, having reached the age of 21.
Requirements for buses for domestic transportation
The applicant is also obliged to use vehicles that meet clearly defined requirements, primarily:
- meet environmental standards, requirements for the braking system, steering, lighting and general operational safety;
- the class and category of the bus must correspond to the area of its use depending on the type of connection (urban, suburban, intercity), information about the type of connection must also be placed on the bus;
- transport must be equipped with tachographs to record work modes.
Compliance with these requirements is important for ensuring the safety of passenger transportation, comfort of trips and control over the work mode of drivers in general. For more detailed information on licensing conditions, we also recommend contacting one of the lawyers of our law firm.
Procedure for obtaining a license for domestic bus transportation
What documents are required for this?
A comprehensive package of documents confirming the applicant’s compliance with the established requirements and expressing his desire to obtain the appropriate license looks like this:
- application for a license;
- information on the availability of material and technical resources (technical inspections, maintenance and repair of transport, medical examinations of drivers, provision of parking spaces for buses, copies of agreements with other business entities that provide relevant services);
- information on vehicles (copies of registration certificates and temporary registration cards, information on the make, model, state license plate and technical characteristics of the bus);
- information on the qualifications of personnel (information on drivers, medical workers, technical personnel, their education, work experience, availability of necessary certificates, etc.);
- a description of the documents provided in two copies.
Who issues a license for domestic bus transportation?
Prepared documents must be submitted directly to the State Transport Safety Service (Ukrtransbezpeky). The entire process is carried out electronically and can be implemented on the “Diya” portal. It is also worth emphasizing that after obtaining a license, it is valid indefinitely, provided that the licensee complies with all requirements.
What is the price of obtaining a license?
The cost of a license is expressed primarily in the state duty that must be paid for its receipt, which is equal to one subsistence minimum for the current year (3028 hryvnias). The price can also be expressed in the cost of legal support for obtaining such a license, which can be found out by contacting the lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” directly.
How can lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” help?
Law Firm “Prikhodko & Partners” provides support at all stages of obtaining a license, significantly simplifying the entire process for the client. Our lawyers can help you by:
- providing consulting on licensing issues;
- conducting professional analysis of documents for obtaining a license;
- high-quality preparation and submission of appropriate documentation to Ukrtransbezpeka;
- legal support for the subsequent licensing procedure;
- appealing groundless refusals to obtain a license (if necessary).
Contacting the lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” will help you avoid errors when preparing documents and obtain a license in the shortest possible time. To receive information about the price of legal support, please fill out the forms below.
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