Class 2 Bus Service Licence

All bus services that charge fares, and operate on pre-determined timetables and routes, must be licensed by LTA.

Validity: Up to one year (renewable)
Processing time: 30 days to process application, assuming all relevant documents have been submitted
Issuing authority: LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (LTA)

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Who needs the Class 2 Bus Service Licence

This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:

Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:

Route Map
A map clearly showing the proposed route and all stopping places.
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, docx, doc, xls, xlsx
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, docx, doc, xls, xlsx
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, docx, doc, xls, xlsx
Maximum upload per application: 2MB
Approval from Gambling Regulatory Authority
File format: pdf, jpeg, jpg, docx, doc, xls, xlsx
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, docx, doc, xls, xlsx
Maximum upload per application: 2MB

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