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International bus or coach services and tours guidance updated

7 Apr 2025

What UK bus and coach operators need to do to provide services, tours, holidays and trips into the EU and other countries.

Changes to the guidance include:

•    Updated the application forms to run regular or special regular international bus or coach services. 
•    Added a new application form if your regular or special regular service uses the UK landbridge to Ireland or involves cabotage on the island of Ireland. 
•    Updated the section on occasional services. 
•    Added information on what a liberalised and non-liberalised service is and how to apply to get a non-liberalised occasional service approved. 

Read updated guidance: 
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/run-international-bus-or-coach-services-and-tours?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=1dc949f7-adfe-4b8c-a0a1-5214a8858f8a&utm_content=immediately