Claiming the Bus Service Operators Grant
How to claim funding from the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).
Applies to England
What the Bus Service Operators Grant is
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) is a grant paid to operators of eligible bus services and community transport organisations to help them recover some of their fuel costs.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp amount each bus operator receives is based on their annual fuel consumption.
BSOG also aims to benefit passengers by:
- helping operators keep fares down
- enabling operators to run services that might otherwise be unprofitable and could lead to cancellation
Who can apply
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre are 2 different application forms for the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG). Which one you should fill in depends on whether you are a commercial operator or a non-profit organisation.
Contact us
Email your completed form to [email protected].
If you have any queries, you can contact the team on the above email or write to us at:
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Department for Transport   �
3rd FloorÂ
One Priory Square  �
Hastings,  TN34 1EA
Additional funding
You may also be able to claim the Bus Service Operators Grant Plus (BSOG+), a grant for eligible commercial bus services.
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp BSOG+ scheme started on 1 July 2023 and will run until 31 March 2025.
It is a new and separate grant to BSOG.
To be eligible for BSOG+, you must already be claiming BSOG and continue to claim it for the duration of the scheme.
You must have submitted a declaration form to the Department for Transport by 31 July 2023 to receive BSOG+ funding.