You'll need a bus permit if you have a bus that:
- is not registered in the Yukon;
- has a capacity of over 10 passengers, including the driver; and
- is not dropping off or picking up passengers in the Yukon.
This permit will allow you to stop over in the Yukon for as many days as you'd like.
Learn more by reading the Motor Vehicles Act Regulations - Section 15(1)(k).
Picking up or dropping off passengers
You cannot drop off or pick up passengers with a bus permit. To do that, you need to get a freight vehicle permit for buses.
Yukon buses
If you have valid Yukon registration, you do not need these permits.
Where to get a bus permit
A bus permit can be completed and issued by a carrier compliance officer at the Whitehorse weigh station and Watson Lake weigh station.
Permits may also be issued at roadside inspection site weigh stations.
Cost
The fee for the bus permit is $25.
Required documents
When you apply for a bus permit, you need to provide the following information before the permit can be issued.
- Copy of valid vehicle insurance
- Copy of valid vehicle registration
- Valid driver’s licence
In some cases, you'll need to provide the following. The carrier compliance officer will let you know if these are needed.
- Lease agreement
- Copy of bill of lading
- Copy of valid vehicle ownership, such as a bill of sale
Carrying dangerous goods
If you are carrying dangerous goods, you need a current Dangerous Goods Training Certificate as well.