Want to Drive a Shuttle or Bus? Here's How to Get Your CDL Passenger Endorsement Online

AUSTIN, Texas - Aug. 19, 2025 - PRLog -- TL;DR

• To drive a vehicle with 16+ passengers, you need a CDL passenger (P) endorsement.
  
• FMCSA now requires all applicants to complete ELDT theory training before testing.
  
• Get Drivers Ed offers a self-paced, Passenger Endorsement ELDT course online.
  
• The course is FMCSA-approved and covers safety, inspections, and passenger handling.
  
• Once complete, your results are submitted to FMCSA and you can schedule your test.
  

If you're looking to drive a shuttle, city bus, or commercial van, getting your CDL passenger endorsement is a must. But under new FMCSA rules, you now need to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking your test.

That's where Get Drivers Ed comes in—with a 100% online, FMCSA-approved training course designed to help you get certified fast and on your schedule.

Why You Need the ELDT Course

As of 2022, federal law requires all first-time P endorsement applicants to complete a theory course through a Training Provider Registry (TPR)-listed provider.

What You'll Learn Online

Get Drivers Ed's Passenger Endorsement ELDT course covers:

• Pre-trip inspections
  
• Safe loading/unloading
  
• Emergency procedures
  
• Passenger behavior and safety rules
  

What Happens After You Finish?

Once you complete the course:

1. We report it directly to FMCSA
   
2. You schedule your written and skills tests
   
3. You get your P endorsement added to your CDL
   

Why Choose Get Drivers Ed?

• Fully online and self-paced
  
• Works on mobile, tablet, or desktop
  
• No hidden fees
  
• Instant reporting to FMCSA
  
• Trusted by thousands of drivers
  

Start today—complete your Passenger Endorsement ELDT course (https://getdriversed.com/courses-details/cdl-eldt-passeng...) with Get Drivers Ed and take the next step in your CDL career!