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Section 3. Organisations that provide transport on a not-for-profit basis can apply for permits under section 19 or section 22 of the Transport Act This guide explains the rules for the permits and how to apply for them. This guide is not a legal document and does not provide a definitive interpretation of the legislation. Only the courts can do that. PHV licences are issued by local authorities. In most cases, drivers of PSVs will also require a passenger carrying vehicle PCV entitlement on their driving licence.
Section 19 and section 22 of the Transport Act allow organisations that operate in GB without a view to profit to have a permit that exempts them from the need to hold a PSV operator licence when providing transport for a charge. Under specified conditions, the drivers of certain vehicles are exempt from the need to have PCV entitlement on their driving licence. As a permit holder, you have a responsibility to make sure that your services are operated within the law, with vehicles properly maintained and using drivers with the appropriate qualifications.
These permits may be granted to organisations that operate vehicles without a view to profit to transport their members or people whom the organisation exists to help. Section 19 permit vehicles cannot be used to carry members of the general public. Section 22 permits are issued to bodies concerned for the social and welfare needs of one or more communities.
