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Minibus Hire

 Voluntary and Community Groups may hire a vehicle to transport their members to Group Meetings or on Social outings, vehicles are available 7 days a week 24/7 Vehicles are available to carry up to 10, 14 or 16 passengers. Tel: 01757 708036

Social Car Schemes

 Our volunteer car drivers use their own vehicles to transport clients to various destinations.

Clients pay the driver a set mileage rate to help towards the running cost of the vehicle.

Our clients are usually people who are unable to use public transport easily.

We transport people for various reasons including:

  • Doctor & hospital appointments
  • Dentist & Optician appointments
  • Clinics
  • Hairdressing
  • Banking
  • Shopping

We also do contract work for the

  • NHS
  • NYCC
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service
  • Other organisations

If you require our service or further information

Please call us on 01757 708036

MiDAS Minibus driver training

What is MiDAS? This is the Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association, which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.

Who is it aimed at? MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses.

How does MiDAS work Selby District Community Transport

Has a Driver Assessor/Trainer assessing the competence of other minibus drivers and provides them with training on how to safely use a minibus.

The safety training, which can be delivered on a group or individual basis uses the key learning points from a number of areas:

  • Legal Responsibilities of a Minibus Driver
  • Passenger Safety
  • Child Passenger Safety
  • Defensive Driving
  • Accident & Emergency Procedures
  • Personal Safety for Drivers

What do drivers get out of this? Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS assessment and training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for four years.

Volunteering as a driver

Car and minibus drivers are always needed to help us provide the above services.

All volunteer’s out of pocket expenses are covered and free training and information sessions provided.

MINIBUSES - All drivers must be at least 25 years of age (for insurance purposes). Minibuses are classified as passenger carrying vehicles with a capacity of 9 – 16 passenger seats.

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Selby District AVS
Community House
Portholme Road
Selby
YO8 4QQ

Telephone: 01757 708036
E-mail: kenharris@selbyavs.org.uk

 

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