Transporting passengers is an important and responsible occupation. A company providing such services must guarantee the comfort of passengers, as well as sufficient space for luggage. However, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of people. In order to ensure compliance with all the requirements of the current legislation, such companies need a license to transport passengers.

Features of obtaining permission

The specifics of obtaining a license for passenger transportation depend on the characteristics of the future services - they can be domestic or international. In the first case, even the transportation of passengers by car is allowed. In this case, the person submitting the documents does not need a permit to work as a motor transport operator.

It is necessary to purchase a license for the transportation of passengers by bus between EU countries or to third countries. Moreover, in this case, the package of documents and requirements will be somewhat higher. It is possible to issue a permit for the transportation of passengers for different periods:
  • Up to 5 years;
  • From 5 to 10 years.

The cost of the license depends on this, including the state fee and the fee for the extract, which each bus crew must have with them.

List of required documents

Obtaining a license for the carriage of passengers by road is possible only upon submission of a full package of documentation. This includes papers confirming the financial and professional capabilities for providing such services. The following documents are submitted to the Main Inspectorate of Road Transport:
  • Identity documents and documents confirming the absence of criminal records in the country of all significant persons: director, transport manager;
  • Evidence of the company's financial solvency: annual balance sheets and statements of financial position or personal capital (if the application is submitted by an individual), insurance including professional liability;
  • Certifying the competence of the transport manager, as well as the agreement with him.
It is also necessary to fill out an application of the established form. The entrepreneur or founder of the company must have legal rights to dispose of buses that meet the standards of passenger transport vehicles.
Another important condition for obtaining a license for transporting people is that the driver (the license must have the appropriate category open) or one of the managers must have a certificate of professional competence.

The process of obtaining a permit to carry passengers

To start a professional activity in the field of providing transport services in Poland, it is necessary to have a company opened in the country. The simplest solution for a foreigner is Sp.zo.o. This is the local equivalent of a limited liability company.
Once prepared, the package of documents must be submitted to the appropriate authority. The period for their consideration usually does not exceed 10 days, after which a license for the right to transport passengers is issued or a refusal to obtain it follows.

Benefits of Turning to Professionals

To be guaranteed to receive a permit for passenger transportation, it is better to contact professionals. These are the ones who work at Finoditax.

We provide turnkey services, i.e., we take care of all formalities and professional issues. At the same time, we guarantee compliance with all financial and legal requirements for passenger transportation.

By choosing our company to obtain a transport license, you can be sure of achieving a positive result. If necessary, we will conduct an assessment, eliminate errors and work ahead of potential problems. Our specialists will help you adapt to the specifics of local legislation, contributing to the successful start of your business.