Name of the Organization : Ministry of Transportation Ontario
Type of Facility : How To Get A Bus Driver’s Licence
Province : Ontario
Country : Canada
Website : http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/bus-driver-licence.shtml
Get a Bus Driver’s Licence :
** If you want to drive a bus or ambulance in Ontario, you need a bus driver’s licence.
** This information will help you understand which type of bus licence you need and the steps you need to take.
Related : Ontario Ministry of Transportation How To Get A Truck Driver’s Licence : www.statusin.org/25802.html
** School bus licences – Class B and E
** Bus licences – Class C and F
** Where to apply
** Fees
** Study for the knowledge test
** Booking a Road Test
School bus licences – Class B and E :
** To drive a school bus in Ontario, you need either a B Class licence or an E Class licence.
** A Class B licence lets you drive a school bus with seating for more than 24 passengers.
** It also allows you to drive vehicles covered by C, D, E, F and G class licences.
** A Class E licence lets you drive a school bus with seating for up to 24 passengers.
** It also allows you to drive vehicles covered by F and G class licences.
To apply for a Class B or E licence, you need to :
** be at least 21 years old
** hold a valid Ontario licence other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
** pass an eye test
** submit a medical report
** successfully complete a government-approved School Bus Driver Improvement Course (SBDIC)
** pass a criminal record check
** have fewer than 6 demerit points on your driving record
** pass a knowledge test
** pass a road test
** You will not be able to get a Class B or E licence if your driver’s licence has been suspended during the past 12 months for any offence outlined in the driver’s handbook for buses.
** Not all courses are approved by the government as meeting the minimum requirements for School bus Driver Improvement Courses.
Here are some tips that will help you find a course :
** Check our list of government-approved School Bus Driver Improvement Course providers.
** Ask someone in the school bus industry to recommend a course provider.
** Visit a course provider’s website or call them to make sure their course fits your needs.
Criminal record check :
** To start the criminal record check, you must bring with you two pieces of acceptable identification: two pieces of from List A OR 1 piece of identification from List A and 1 piece from List B.
List A :
** Valid driver’s licence (from a Canadian or U.S. jurisdiction)
** Valid passport (issued by Canada or the U.S.)
** Canadian Citizenship Card
** Canadian Permanent Residency Card with signature
** Secure Certificate of Indian Status
** Report Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IMM 1442) with photo
** The U.S. Passport Card
** Nexus Card and FAST/EXPRESS Card
** Canadian Department of National Defence Driver’s Licence (DND 404)
List B :
** Department of National Defence Identity Card
** Student Authorization/Study Permit (IMM 1442)
** Temporary Resident Permit (IMM 1442)
** Birth Certificate (issued by Canadian or U.S. jurisdictions)
** Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
** Employment Authorization / Work Permit (IMM 1442)
Where to apply :
To apply and take the required tests, visit :
** the ServiceOntario College Park location in downtown Toronto
** at a DriveTest centre
** You will need to bring your driver’s licence.
Study for the knowledge test :
** Ontario’s Official Bus Handbook will help you prepare for your knowledge test.
** It covers the special regulations and driving skills bus drivers need to know.
You can buy the handbook :
** online through ServiceOntario
** at a DriveTest centre
** from many retail stores
Booking a Road Test :
To book a road test appointment, you will need to provide :
** your valid Ontario driver’s licence number
** a preferred location for taking the test
** a second and third choice of location
** a preferred date and time
You can book, cancel or reschedule a road test appointment :
** online
** at a DriveTest Centre
** by phone at 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110