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Special Licenses in Vermont
Bus Requirements
Type I Operation (transporting 15 or more passengers)
This is a commercial drivers license (CDL).
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Must attend a school bus driver training clinic (fee ranges from $30 to $40).
- Own a valid driver's license.
- Own both a passenger and a school bus endorsement.
- Pass required vision, written and skills tests.
Type II Operation (transporting less than 16 passengers, including the driver, in buses which are owned, leased or hired by a school)
This is NOT a CDL.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Must attend a school bus driver training clinic.
- Own a valid driver's license.
- Own a school bus endorsement.
- Pass required vision, written and skills tests.
To stem any confusion between a Type 1 and a Type 2 license, a Type 1 or CDL requires passing additional tests based on the exact type of vehicle you'll be driving, and the skills test also includes a pre-trip inspection.
Consult Vermont's School Bus Manual for exhaustively detailed requirement information.
Shuttle Van or Bus
You do not need a CDL or a special endorsement as long as your shuttle van or bus is designed for carrying 15 or fewer people.
Taxi Requirements
Taxi driver license requirements vary with each municipality. Check with your town or city government.
Chauffeur Requirements
Vermont does not issue chauffeur driver licenses. If you'd like to work as a chauffeur, simply apply to the company you'd like to work for.
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