Minibus Permits - 12th August 2010

Some information regarding the use of a Minibus under MiniBus Permit.

Wrightsure Insurance Group have found this information from Direct Gov to be very useful as a guide to who can use a Minibus under a Minibus Permit.

Minibus permits allow certain organisations to make a charge without having to comply with the full passenger carrying vehicle entitlement (PCV) operator licensing requirements and without the need for their drivers to have PCV entitlement. An example of such organisations would be volunteer groups concerned with education, religion, social welfare, recreations and other activities that are beneficial to the community.

The minibus permit is for a vehicle that can carry between nine and sixteen passengers and can be obtained from the Traffic Commissioners or designated bodies such as a local authority and various national charities or church organisations.

The service provided must be for their own members or for groups of people whom the organisation serves. The service must not be provided to members of the general public and the charges made must be on a non-profit basis.

For further information please visit www.direct.gov.uk

Wrightsure Insurance offer Minibus Insurance for Community Transport organisations as well as other non profit making organisations such as Charities, Scout Groups and Care Homes, if you would like to receive a no obligation Minibus Insurance Quotation please contact us on 0151 494 9319.