Non-Franchised Public Bus Labour Importation Scheme for Transport Sector - PLB/Coach Trade (Application for Quota Renewal) The role of NFBs is to supplement the mass carriers. The supplementary role of NFBs include: (a) relieving heavy demand on the franchised bus and green minibus services primarily during the peak hours; and (b) filling gaps of passenger demand which cannot be met viably by the regular public transport services. Based on the above criteria, NFBs are to provide tailor-made service to specific groups of passengers. As at 31 December 2025, there were 6,951 registered non-franchised public buses in the territory.   No. of Registered Non-franchised Public Bus (76 KB) Monthly Figures for Non-franchised Public Buses (as at 31 January 2026)

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Brief description of Private Bus services (B01 – B04)

Application for Passenger Service Licence (PSL) for NFB services - Private Bus Service

Applicant for operating a private bus service should fill in the form "Application for A Passenger Service Licence - Private Bus Service" (TD246B) or "Application for Passenger Service Licence Certificate(s) - Private Bus Service" (TD247B)(for existing Passenger Service Licence holder). The applicant should submit the completed application form together with supporting documents as specified in the "Notes for Attention" of the application forms.

Conditions for the Operation of Private Bus Service  (8KB)