Class 2 Bus Service Licence
Apply for Class 2 Bus Service Licence
Land Transport Authority (LTA)
Application Details
For the operation of a fare-charging scheduled bus service
FAQ
BSL APPLICATION - NEW
- Do I need to apply for this licence?
All bus services that charges fares and operate on pre-determined timetables and routes have to be licensed by LTA. A bus operator operating a single bus service is required to apply for a Class 2 BSL for the service.
For further information, please refer to https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/buses/bus-service-licence.html - What conditions do I need to fulfill?
The criteria for approval are as follows:
(i) Eligibility of Applicant.
Only the following can apply for a licence:
(a) Singaporean or Permanent Resident for an individual (for Scheme B licences)
(b) Company registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
(c) Association/ Society registered with Registrar of Societies Application by a firm registered as a Business with ACRA (formerly RCB) cannot be accepted. The sole proprietor or active partner must apply for a licence in his name
(ii) Compliance with the bus service guidelines.
For details on the type of bus services, please refer to https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/public-transport/buses/licensing-of-buses.html
(iii) Submission of relevant supporting documents - What supporting documents do I need to submit?
(i) A map clearly showing both the proposed routes and all stopping points
(ii) Pictures of proposed stopping point(s) which is/are part of the premises of the developments (i.e. Pick Up/Drop Off Points) or along the road(s)
(iii) Proof of approval from the management/ owner for a proposed stopping point within a private development (i.e. Pick Up/Drop Off Points)/ along a private road
(iv) If you are applying to operate a bus service to serve any of the Integrated Resorts ("IRs") in Singapore, you are required to declare whether you are related to the IRs or are contracted/ subsidised by the IRs to operate the proposed bus service. Please also submit the approval from Ministry of Social and Family Development as a supporting document. - How soon can my application be processed?
The processing time for the application is at least one month, depending on the time taken to assess the proposed operating details. - Am I allowed to amend the operating details or terminate the bus service after approval of the application?
After the application for a new bus service is approved by LTA, the licensee can make further amendments to the bus service by submitting an application for amendment. The licensee can apply to LTA to amend the following operating details:
- Bus fleet/ type
- Route/ Stopping points
- Operating hours/ headway
Please note that LTA reserves the right to amend or reject the application.
For proposed fare amendments, please apply to PTC for approval: https://www.ptc.gov.sg
Upon LTA's approval to amend any aspect relating to the operation of the Bus Service, , the licensee must ensure that notices on the details of the amendments are put up at all stopping places of the Bus Service to inform the commuters on the amendments at least two weeks before the implementation of the amended operating details. - Who can I contact for further details?
For general licensing enquiries, please contact LTA at Tel : 1800 - CALL LTA (1800 - 2255 582) or email to https://www.lta.gov.sg/feedback/
Additional Information
Fee
Application Fee: An application fee of $40 is applicable for every successful application for new BSL, renewal of BSL, Amendment of route/operating details and Cancellation (or termination) of BSL.
Class 2 Bus Service Licence Fee (for new and renewal):
2019 - $80 for each month (or part of a month) or $900, whichever is the lower.
2020 - $90 for each month (or part of a month) or $1,000, whichever is the lower
Amend - Fare Amendments: No Charges
Amend - Non Fare Amendments: Amendment fee of $10
Security Deposit: $500 for new Bus Service Licence
Documents Needed
- Route Map
A map clearly showing the proposed route and all stopping places.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, docx, doc, csv
Maximum upload per application: 2MB - Stopping places (non-bus stop)
Pictures of the stopping place(s) which is/are part of the premises of the developments or along the road(s) i.e. not at a public bus stop.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, docx, doc, csv
Maximum upload per application: 2MB - Approval for use of private development/ road
Proof of approval from the management/ owner if you intend to set a stopping place within a private development/ along a private road.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, docx, doc, csv
Maximum upload per application: 2MB - Approval from Ministry of Social and Family Development
If you are applying to operate a bus service to serve any of the Integrated Resorts (IRs) in Singapore, you are required to declare whether you are related to the IRs or are contracted or subsidised by the IRs to operate the proposed bus service. Please also submit the approval from Ministry of Social and Family Development as a supporting document.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, docx, doc, csv
Maximum upload per application: 2MB - Transfer of Bus Ownership for Scheme B Bus Type
If you are applying Scheme B Bus Type, document on transfer of Bus Ownership is needed as a supporting document.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, png, docx, doc, csv
Maximum upload per application: 2MB