Bahamas - Apply for Omni Bus Franchise

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details: Link.
3. The Applicant can download the Form from the following Form Link
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. After filling in all the details submit the Application Form along with the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre.
6. The Road Traffic Department Inspection Centre will Inspect the vehicle and verify all relevant information.
7. Upon being satisfied with the condition of the vehicle (trading name on vehicle, condition of tires, condition of bus seats, bus reflectors, tints etc.) the inspector will issue an Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
8. Applicant must then take the required documents along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit for registration of the vehicle.
9. The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the vehicle.
10. The Registration Clerk will calculate fees and issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
11. The applicant must take the Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation.
12. The Cashier will inform the applicant of the required fees to have Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated
13. Upon payment of the required fees by the applicant, the Cashier will issue the valid Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Permit.
    

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Required Documents

• Valid Public Service Driver’s License
• Valid Certificate of Insurance
• Valid Business License
• Franchise Grant Letter
• Franchise Payment Receipt
• Franchise Information Form
• Route Letter
• Franchise Information Form
• Company name and route number displayed on vehicle
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Road Traffic Department
Thompson BlvdClarence Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except on public holidays
Contact Address Details Link

Eligibility

There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

Fees

• Vehicle Registration:
  • Group A - BS$160 – vehicle less than 5,000lbs
  • Group B - BS$560 – vehicle between 5,000lbs and 15,000lbs
  • Group C - BS$760 – vehicles over 15,000lbs
• Inspection fee: BS$35
• Public Service Fee: $20.00
  

Validity

All Public Service Vehicles are licenced in the month of May every year.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link

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Processing Time

The application is processed on the same day of submission.

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Required Information

• Name Of Applicant
• Address
• P. O. BoxApplication In Respect Of
• Telephone Number
• Class or description of passengers to be carried

Vehicles To Be UsedMake Model

Year Registered Number

• Dates on which service shall be operated
• Time table on each date
• Route or routes
• Number and position of picking up andsetting down points
• The proposed fare stages
• Maximum fares for individual passengers
• Actual fare for individual passengers
• Minimum number of vehicles to be used on each scheduled journey
• Maximum number of vehicles to be used on each scheduled journey
  

Need for the Document

It is required to apply for Omni bus franchise.

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