Self-Drive Minibus Hire - There are different size of mini buses that can be rented. The most popular sizes of minibus are 8/9 seats, 12 seats, 15 seats and 17 seats and this includes the driver. If you are hiring a mini bus, do make sure there is enough room for all your passenger plus their luggage

Driving licence requirements for mini bus drivers.

According to Directgov for the UK, Driving licence held before 1 January 1997 :- If you had entitlement to drive cars before 1 January 1997 you can drive a minibus provided it has a maximum of 17 seats including the driver's seat and is not being used for hire or reward. Your minibus entitlement will remain valid in the United Kingdom until your licence is next renewed.

When your licence is renewed, your minibus entitlement can only be issued if you make a special application, which will involve meeting higher medical standards. If your minibus entitlement is renewed, at the age of 70, you will normally be granted a licence for three years that will allow you to drive a minibus not for hire or reward. If your minibus entitlement is not renewed, the entitlement will no longer appear on your licence.

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