Class E Driving Licence (Buses and Large PSVs) Fees / Charges

Class E covers buses and large public service vehicles, making it essential for anyone seeking employment as a bus or large matatu driver in Kenya's public transport sector.

Fee Summary Table

Item	Fee / Charge
Driving test booking fee	Ksh. 1,050
Class endorsement (added to existing licence)	Ksh. 600
Smart Driving Licence issuance/renewal (3-year validity)	Ksh. 3,050
PSV badge (separate, required to drive PSVs commercially)	Approximately Ksh. 1,000–1,050

Source: NTSA/TIMS official fee guidance and Bolt/NTSA PSV driver guidance.

What You Need

A relevant lower-class licence and minimum years of driving experience
A certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
A medical fitness certificate
Specialised PSV/bus driving school training
A PSV badge application alongside your Class E licence, since most Class E driving is commercial

Two Approvals, Not One

Holding a Class E licence qualifies you to drive a bus, but to do so for hire or reward you also need a PSV badge — a separate NTSA approval with its own fee and good conduct certificate requirement. Many drivers overlook this second step and are surprised when they "have a licence" but still can't legally work as a PSV driver. Class E is one of the more document-heavy licence classes because of the good conduct and medical certificate requirements layered on top of standard NTSA fees. Plan for the PSV badge application as a companion cost, not an optional extra.

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