Commercial Driver License - "S" School Bus Endorsement

If you have a New York State Commercial Driver License (CDL), you need an "S" (school bus) endorsement to drive school buses.

When you need the "S" endorsement

You need the "S" endorsement if the school bus either:

• Can seat 16 or more adults, including the driver
• Has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs

Requirements

To get the “S” endorsement, you must either:

• Already have a “P” (Passenger) endorsement

• Apply for both the “S” and “P” endorsements at the same time

You must also have a New York State CDL. For more information, visit the New York City Business page about CDLs.