Passenger transportation: change approval
Updated: July 2024, 3
Support for application for change approval after approval of passenger transportation business operators

Our company handles the procedures for any changes that may occur after obtaining a passenger transport business license.
The procedures for charter bus operators and welfare transport operators after obtaining permission are broadly divided into the following three types.
・Application for change approval that cannot be changed without prior approval from the Transport Bureau, etc.
・Change notification that requires advance application before making changes
・Change notification that requires application after the change has been made
Our company will advise you on how to submit necessary applications at the appropriate time, ensuring that no legal procedures are overlooked.
In particular, we offer a comprehensive transportation license management service for transportation companies that operate transportation businesses through multiple branches or affiliated companies.
If you're having trouble keeping track of your permit and license application status due to changes in personnel, or if you find the management process cumbersome and would like to outsource it completely, please feel free to contact us.
Application for business plan change approval that requires prior approval from the Transport Bureau, etc.
When there is a change in the passenger transport operator, the change cannot be made without prior approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or the Transport Bureau, which is called an "application for change approval."
"Application for change approval" is required when the following changes occur.
| Changed item | Description | Standard processing period |
| main office | This applies to cases where the name or location of the registered main office for carrying out transportation business is changed. The "principal office" may be different from the registered head office. | 1-3 months |
| Sales Office | This applies to cases where a "business office" has been established in the transportation business and the name or location (address) of the "business office" is changed. If the location is changed within the area designated by the Director of Transportation, a change notification is required. | 1-3 months |
| Rest/sleep facility | This applies to cases where a "rest/dormant facility" in a business office is located, or a change in the location or capacity of the "business office". | 1-3 months |
| Garage | This applies when changing the location or capacity of the "garage" at the business office. | 1-3 months |
| Type of business vehicle | In addition to the "general" business, which refers to the truck business, the general freight motor vehicle transportation business also includes the "hearses" business. This procedure is required if you are conducting a hearse business in addition to the general business. | 1-3 months |

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