§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what limitations there are on the number of passengers permitted to stand on(a) single-deck and (b) double deck passenger vehicles (i) in general public service and (ii) hired by education authorities for the transport of pupils. [17834]
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§ Mr. NorrisThe number of passengers permitted to stand on a public service vehicle either single or double deck, is usually determined as part of the issue of a certificate of initial fitness or certificate of conformity for the individual vehicle.
Some older PSVs, however, were not issued with such certificates, in these cases the number of standing passengers permitted is one third of the seating capacity, in the lower deck only for double-deck vehicles, or eight passengers, whichever is the less. Standing is not permitted on the upper deck of any PSV.
These requirements apply to all PSVs including those hired by education authorities.