That depends on the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the vehicle, the number of occupants, and, in the case of a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less and an occupancy of 15 persons (including the driver) or less, the laws of individual states, as some states have a chauffeurs license system, while others do not.
If it is designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver), a CDL of some form is required, along with a passenger endorsement. If the vehicle is 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less, a Class C CDL with passenger endorsement is required. If it is a vehicle with a GVWR in excess of 26,000 lbs., a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement is required.
You need a special bus drivers license to become a bus driver. This license is called an F extension. You will also need to be cleared by your doctor.
To drive a party bus you need a special commercial driving license.A safe driver is very important as the occasion could be ruined and the bus carries a lot of liability in terms of passengers.
Yes they are, however, bus drivers get more specialized training beyond their class C license. They need a class B license. You first need a class C license before you can get a class B license.
That would require a special license to operate legally.
This is a common misconception there are radio stations that rock that do not have a party bus. Some radio stations don't have the kind of profit others do so they cannot afford a party bus, but they may still rock.
A CDL is not required until the capacity of the bus is greater than 15 people (including the driver).
To be able to drive a school bus in USA, you are required to own a commercial driving license (CDL) along with endorsements for School Bus (S). These requirements vary across the states in USA and it is necessary that you do you research well before applying at the school district office. So, how do you go about it?
Yes, alcohol is allowed on the party bus
You would need to buy a commercial auto policy.
If the bus has seatbelts on it (for ex. a charter bus) then yes, you are required to wear a seatbelt. If you are referring to a school bus, then no, seatbelts are not required.
The primary purpose of Class B driving license is passenger transport. Bus drivers are required hold Class B license. Another purpose of Class B drivers license is to deliver and pick-up items.
Obviously, School Bus Drivers are required to have Liscences to drive such a large Vehicle. In England, they require either a D1 or D2 license to drive them. Such liscences are issued by the DVLA. CRB checks are compulsory of School Bus Drivers, as they will be within close proximity of children, it necessary that they are checked for any criminal records, such as Paedophilia, and Sexual Crimes.