The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

To hold all regulatory licences and permits relevant to the fleet operation.

Purpose

To ensure that all FORS Operators requiring regulatory or operational approval hold a valid licence or permit that is relevant to the operation.

Demonstration

FORS Operators shall have a procedure in place to ensure the organisation is correctly licensed or permitted to operate vehicles relevant to the operation.

Licences and permits include, but are not limited to:

• Operator licence
• Waste carrier licence (upper or lower tier)
• Passenger service permit
• Not for profit passenger transport permit
• Private hire licence
• Regional or city vehicle permits relating to safety or environmental requirements, where applicable

The procedure shall ensure sufficient discs, plates and permits are obtained and displayed where required. The procedure should include licence or permit withdrawal and return when a vehicle is removed from service.

Licences and permits shall be:

• Held in the name of the correct legal entity of the organisation
• In date or within their review date
• Specific for the operating centre being audited
• Reviewed to ensure any conditions and undertakings are being met
• Reviewed for changes for notification to the relevant licence or permit authority within the stated timescales

Any regulatory licence or permit relevant to the fleet operation that is revoked, suspended or curtailed shall be reported to FORS in accordance with FORS Terms and Conditions.

Where an operator licence is held, the responsible person shall make a declaration of any enforcement sanctions within the past 12 months and any impending regulatory action.

Licences and permits should have sufficient vehicle margin to allow for any flexibility required in the operation.

Regulatory and operational licences and permits can differ across countries outside the UK.