S.L. 499.76 Art. 4Application to operate an autonomous small bus.    S.L. 65.15.

(1) A person intending to operate an autonomous small bus for trial purposes shall submit an application with the

Authority in the form and manner specified by the Authority, and shall include the following:

(a) the operator’s personal or corporate details;

(b) technical specifications of the autonomous small bus, including its make and model, automated systems, safety features, and emergency mechanisms, including a manual override system accessible to the user-in-charge;

(c) description of the remote monitoring system and intervention protocols;

(d) proof that the autonomous small bus is either covered by a valid Certificate of Conformity, or has been previously registered in another Member State, or is of a make and model that has already been approved for autonomous trials with passengers on board in another Member State;

(e) proof that the autonomous small bus is roadworthy and is covered by a valid roadworthiness certificate issued in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Regulations;

(f) proof of insurance coverage for third-party liability, including liability arising from autonomous operation;

(g) the proposed users-in-charge;

(h) the proposed technical supervisors;

(i) any additional information or documentation prescribed by the Authority.

(2) Applicants shall also demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Authority that they are capable of satisfying all the obligations established under these regulations.

(3) Applicants who satisfy all the criteria prescribed in sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall be granted authorisation to conduct trials.

(4) An application for the grant of an authorisation shall be accompanied by an administrative fee of one thousand euro (€1,000).