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D1 licence and spsv.

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  • 18-11-2019 11:01pm
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    spoke2cun
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭


    Do you need a spsv license to drive a minibus? Or is that just if you pick up fares while driving a bus?


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    Spook_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,896 ✭✭✭✭Spook_ie


    spoke2cun wrote: »
    Do you need a spsv license to drive a minibus? Or is that just if you pick up fares while driving a bus?

    If it's an 8 pax + driver minibus then as long as it's not used for carrying passengers for hire and reward then no, a standard car licence will do.

    If it's used for hire and reward then it's a whole different ball game.


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    spoke2cun
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭spoke2cun


    I don't drive a minibus. I was just wondering if you need a spsv licence along with my D1 licence to work for and get paid by a bus company? Thanks.


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    Spook_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,896 ✭✭✭✭Spook_ie


    spoke2cun wrote: »
    I don't drive a minibus. I was just wondering if you need a spsv licence along with my D1 licence to work for and get paid by a bus company? Thanks.

    The answer is in the name SPSV small passenger service vehicle i.e max 8 passengers.


    AFAIK if the company is providing a paying passenger service using 8 passenger or less sized vehicles they will need to be registered as SPSVs and an SPSV licence for the driver will be required

    If the vehicles are 9 pax or more then the whole game and regulations change, and the NTA would be the source to go to.


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