You need a permit to provide commercial passenger transportation by motor bus on an occasional basis.

Occasional transport includes:

• Excursion trips
• Vacation trips
• Trips with rental buses

If you wish to increase the number of vehicles or seats for your bus company, you must apply to the licensing authority responsible for your business to have your license expanded.

• You already hold a public bus operating permit.
• You can demonstrate the company’s financial solvency.
• You, or the person appointed to manage the business, are trustworthy.
• You, or the person appointed to manage the business, are professionally qualified.
• You and the contractors you have commissioned to provide transportation services have your principal place of business or branch office in Germany.

There are no notes or special features.

• Appeal: For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the notice regarding your application.
• File a lawsuit in administrative court if the appeal is unsuccessful.

• 3 months A decision
  on your application will be made within 3 months. Processing may be extended by 3 months if necessary.

The licensing authority of the respective independent city or district is responsible.

• Valid permit
• Application for an extension of the motor bus permit, including the following information:
  • Last name and first name of the applicant
  • Residence and place of business
  • For individuals: date of birth, place of birth
  • Number of vehicles, vehicle type, and passenger capacity of the vehicles to be used
• Certificate of equity capital, and any supplementary certificates, not older than 3 months
• Certificates regarding tax matters from the tax office, the municipality, the social security agency, and the workers’ compensation association, not older than 3 months:
  • from the company
  • the legal representative
  • the person appointed to manage the business or oversee operations
• Certificate of Good Conduct for submission to the authorities
• Extract from the Central Trade Register for companies
• Extract from the Driver Fitness Registry (FAER)
• List of vehicles
• Proof of liability insurance for buses, including the vehicle identification number (WKZ)
• Business registration

The amount of the fees depends on

• the number of vehicles and
• the duration of the permit.