DfT considers next steps for PSVAR exemption – survey launches

With Medium-Term Exemptions from PSVAR due to expire on 31 July 2026, the DfT is considering what the next steps for these exemptions might be.

The Department has been gathering data to support decision-making and has asked for the assistance of the UKCOA, CPT and RHA in acquiring further information, specifically about demand for home-to-school transport. This will be used to support a decision on the future of exemptions. Obtaining good data on this aspect of PSVAR should allow for a faster decision-making process, and quicker communication of its outcome to industry, according to the DfT.

A short survey has been developed to gather this data, which coach operators are encouraged to complete. It asks only about paid home-to-school services provided by coach, with capacity of 23 or more passengers, in 2025.
The survey is being managed by CPT.

• The survey closes at 17:00hrs on 12 September 2025 and can be accessed here.