What is the period of validity of the authorisation for occasional passenger services (national) with coaches or buses?

In Germany, the authorization for occasional passenger transport services using coaches or buses is valid for a maximum period of 10 years. This means that once you receive this national authorization, you can operate occasional passenger services for up to 10 years before needing to renew or reapply. This rule helps ensure that operators maintain standards over time and that the authorities can periodically check compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The options for 2 or 5 years are too short for this type of authorization under German rules.