Regulation 5 Conditions to be fulfilled by driver of public service vehicle other than a bus

(1)

Any person who drives a public service vehicle other than a bus while it is being used under a permit and who is not the holder of—

(a)

a licence to drive a passenger-carrying vehicle,

(b)

a PCV Community licence, or

(c)

a Northern Ireland licence corresponding to a licence to drive a passenger-carrying vehicle,

which authorises the driving of that vehicle, must fulfil the conditions specified in paragraph (2).

(2)

The conditions are that the driver must—

(a)

hold a valid full licence granted under Part 3 of the 1988 Act authorising the driving of motor vehicles in category B (excepting a licence which only authorises the driving of vehicles in sub-category B1);

(b)

have held such a licence for a period of, or periods amounting in aggregate to, not less than 2 years; and

(c)

be aged 21 years or over.