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a 12-seater minibus to be used for private hire purposes. And where do I apply for such licences? Is it possible to carry out a p.s.v. conversion on a Commer light bus production model and can you give the name and address of a firm M the North West who could carry out sua conversion? cll
A You will require a p.s.v. Certificate of " You before you can carry fare-paying passengers as well as the normal Road Fund Licence. This will apply only so long as you carry private parties and do not advertise your private hire work to the general public. If you wish to advertise your services to the tpouublicyouust acquire an excursions and
rt licence.' To apply for all the above licences you should approach the Clerk to the Traffic Commissioners for the appropriate area in which you wish to operate. In your case the address is the North Western Traffic Area, Arkwright House, Parsonage Gardens, Deansgate, Manchester 3.
It should be quite straight-forward to carry Out a p.s.v. conversion on the type of vehicle you mention. This type of work is carried out by the Williams Motor Co. (Sales) Ltd., Trafford Street, Deansgate. Manchester 3.