(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These Regulations amend the Public Service Vehicles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1985 by increasing the fee payable—

(1)

For an initial or re-application for a vehicle licence for—

(a)

Buses—

  • Class I, II and III, from £46·50 to £60·50;

  • Class IA, from £54·00 to £72·00;

  • Class IIA, from £63·50 to £83·50; and

  • Class IIIA, from £73·00 to £94·50;

(b)

Taxi, from £33·50 to £38·50.

(2)

For a re-application for a vehicle licence made within 21 days from the date of the service of the notice of refusal for—

(a)

Buses, all Classes, from £13·50 to £18·50; and

(b)

Taxi, from £12·00 to £16·50.

(3)

For a re-application under regulation 9(4) within 21 days from the date of the service of the notice of refusal for—

  • Buses—

    • Class IA, from £13·50 to £18·50;

    • Class IIA, from £23·00 to £30·00; and

    • Class IIIA from £32·50 to £42·00.

    • The Public Service Vehicles (Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 and the Public Service Vehicles (Licence Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 are revoked.