Heavy bus licence
Professional training for school, staff and public transport bus drivers.
The heavy bus course trains you to drive large passenger buses safely and prepares you for the Qatar driving licence in the heavy bus category.
- This licence lets you drive
- Heavy passenger buses.
- Minimum age
- 21 years
- Instructors
- Male
- from
- Price on request
Choose your programme
All-in price = training + theory application (QAR 350) + learning licence (QAR 150) + first test fee (QAR 50). Eye test and the final licence fee are paid separately.
| Course length | StandardPractical bus training with road-test preparation. |
|---|---|
| Full course40 classes | Price on request2 chances for the road testBook this |
| Half course20 classes | Price on request2 chances for the road testBook this |
- Multilingual male instructors
- Free group transport from designated areas
Half course needs approval from the Traffic Department — usually for holders of a licence from another country.
From eye test to licence in seven stops
Open the documents checklist- 1
Eye test
Done at the academy in a few minutes, or bring a result from an optician approved by the Traffic Department. If you wear glasses or lenses, wear them for the test.
- Fee:
- QAR 50 at the academy
- 2
Register and open your traffic file
Bring your documents and choose your course. We open your file with the Traffic Department and issue your learning licence, which is valid for 3 months.
- Bring:
- QID, NOC on Metrash, photos, eye test
- Fee:
- Learning licence QAR 150 (included in all-in prices)
- 3
Theory lessons
Traffic law, road signs, right of way and basic vehicle checks, taught in several languages. You get the official handbook to study at home.
- 4
Theory (signal) test
A computer test at the academy, available in many languages. You must pass it before you can book your road test.
- 5
Practical training
One-to-one lessons with your instructor on our yard and on real roads, including L (perpendicular) and P (parallel) parking. You can only practise in an academy vehicle.
- 6
Parking and road test
The L and P parking tests are computerised with instant results. The road test is taken in an academy car and assessed by a Traffic Police officer.
- Fee:
- QAR 50 per test attempt
- 7
Collect your licence
You get an SMS when you pass. Pay the licence fee on Metrash (Traffic → Licence services → Issue driving licence) and your licence is issued.
- Fee:
- Car: QAR 250 for 5 years (residents), QAR 500 for 10 years (Qataris)
Road-test dates fill up every week.
Reserve your start date today. VIP students get priority lessons and road-test dates with no waiting list.