Heavy Bus Driving License Course in Dubai

Course information

Course Overview

At Eco Drive’s Heavy Bus Training course, learners will gain familiarity with all the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to drive a passenger bus with automatic/manual transmission. Learn from a team of certified driving instructors who work with you to help you secure a Dubai license in the heavy bus category. Undergo rigorous pre-test preparation to facilitate the best results in the RTA exam.

What You Learn

Basic understanding of heavy bus controls and introduction to how to drive a bus.
Theory and practical lessons in line with UAE driving license requirements (Category 6).
Heavy bus driving tips including navigating through difficult driving conditions, passenger safety and emergency response protocol.

Information Points

Application for your heavy bus license must be processed under Dubai driving license category 6.
Learners applying for a heavy bus license should be above 18 years.
The current definition of a ‘heavy bus’ is a vehicle that holds more than 26 passengers, without including the driver.

Documents Required

Mandatory Documents

Original Emirates ID or a digital copy of the latest Emirates ID from the ICA app
Eye test report (before RTA file opening). The eye test is available at the ECO DRIVE main centers or RTA-approved eye test centers in Dubai.
Original driving license issued from other countries of the same vehicle category (if any) *:
- The hologram on the driving license must be visible.
- A valid and expired (less than ten years of expiry) driving licenses are acceptable.
- If your driving license is not issued in English or Arabic, please legally translate your driving license from a legal translation typing office in Dubai.
- For a lost driving license, please seek a letter from the consulate of your country.

*Subject to RTA approval. If the driving license is denied by the RTA, please seek a letter from the embassy of your country.

Additional Documents For:

Female customers (less or equal to 21 years) who wish to take training by a male instructor:

A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor
A no-objection letter to be signed by self (only for UAE nationals or company visa holders)
Copy of the sponsor's Emirates ID
RTA fees of AED 10/- for getting NOC

Customers holding Partner visa:

Copy of a valid UAE trade license

Pregnant women:

A no-objection letter signed by the sponsor
'Fit to Drive' certificate issued by the consulting doctor.

File transfer from other institutes within Dubai or other emirates:

Original RTA file from the previous driving institute/Centre
Clearance letter from the previous driving institute/Centre signed and stamped by an authorized signatory.
Proof of theory lectures attendance
Valid or invalid RTA learning permit (not applicable for other emirates)

Driver visa holders (excluding Taxi Company):

Medical fitness reports from the RTA-approved medical centers or hospitals

File opening process for other Emirates Mandatory documents required for applicants

On personal or family-sponsored visa currently residing in Dubai:
- Valid passports copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
- Original and valid Emirates ID
- Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA*
- Eye test report (After approval)
- Declaration letter from the school or university (if the applicant is a student in Dubai)
2. On a company-sponsored visa:
Situation 1: Company has a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai:
- Valid passports copy & visa copy of the applicant
- Original and valid Emirates ID
- Copy of valid trade license of the Dubai branch of the company. The company name must match the name on the trade license.
- NOC to mention that the applicant is working in the Dubai branch of the company.
- Eye test (After approval)
Situation 2: Company does not have a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai: (e.g. Applicants on investor or partner visas from other emirates do not have a branch & currently residing in Dubai)
- Valid passports copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
- Original and valid Emirates ID
- Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA
- Eye test report (After approval)
- NOC issued by the company from other emirates if they do not have any branch in Dubai

Course Fees

Regular

AED 3,880 AED 6,174

(5% VAT applicable on Eco Drive Fees)

Training Days*
Any 3 days from Mon-Sat
Training Hours per week*
Up to 6 hours
Cancellation/Re-scheduling
48 hours prior to the class
Class Timings
08:30 - 17:30
Training fees per hour
AED 110

Choose Regular

Lumpsum

AED 9,199 AED 11,700

(5% VAT applicable on Eco Drive Fees)

Training Days*
Any 5 days from Mon - Sat
Training Hours per week*
Up to 10 hours
Cancellation/Re-scheduling
24 hours prior to the class
Class Timings
08:30 - 17:30
Training fees per hour
N/A

Choose Lumpsum

Training Details

Regular/Lumpsum

Any 3 Days in a week
Training time: 8:25 AM until 11:00 PM
All the available training slots including Sunday, evening, and night
2 Hours a day

Heavy Bus Training TimingEvery 2 Hours of training, break of one Hour

Monday to Thursday

Friday

Saturday and Sunday

8.25

9.25

10.30

11.30

12.35

2.30

13.35

3.30

3.00

4.30

4.00

18.00

19.00

20.00

21.00

22.00

Terms & Conditions

Always carry your Emirates ID, and RTA learning permit while attending the practical training, lectures, and tests.
Please arrive 10 mins earlier than your practical training and tests.
Should you fail to report within 10 minutes of your class, you’ll be marked as “ABSENT' and compensatory training will apply by paying for the absent class.
Should you wish to temporarily stop your training, please inform us 48 hours in advance of your scheduled training to avoid absent fees.
Should you wish to stop the classes due to health issues, please inform us 48 hours in advance of your scheduled training to avoid absent fees. It is mandatory to submit a DHA-attested medical certificate as proof of absenteeism.
In case your instructor is absent, we will arrange a replacement instructor & should we fail to provide another instructor, your training will be extended accordingly.
Your RTA Learning Permit will be valid for 3 months from the time of issue date (Renewal Charges will be applied as per RTA policy)

Rashid Khan

Heavy Bus