This article runs through seven factors that affect minibus leasing prices for a better understanding of how your minibus leasing quote is determined and the decisions you can make that will affect your monthly costs.
It is improtant to read and understand what Fair Wear and Tear means when leasing/hiring a minibus to prevent confusion, frustration and unexpected charges when you return your minibus at the end of your contract. With links to the BVRLA guide.
It is improtant to read and understand what Fair Wear and Tear means when leasing/hiring a minibus to prevent confusion, frustration and unexpected charges when you return your minibus at the end of your contract. With links to the BVRLA guide.
Minibuses are a health and safety concern, as is driving for an employer. This article highlights some of the cross overs in minibus Section 19 Permit legislation and health and safety taken from an interview/podcast with Michelle Pearson of Pearson Webb Consulting.
This is a grey area of minibus legislation and the article highlights the arguments from both sides of the debate, that teachers are being paid to drive and are not volunteers, and also that teachers drive 'voluntarilty' in addition to their teaching duties. It makes recommendations for those who are unsure..
This article discusses the benefits of having an automatic minibus, and the difference it can make to fuel efficiency and driver comfort.
The conditions in which a minibus can be driven on a car licence is a combination of: minibus power train and the GVW, the year the driver passed their car licence test, the permit or licence the orgainsation holds and whether the driver is being paid. This article explains clearly how to determine if you can drive a minibus on a car licence.
Many minibus reviews and write ups mention ADAS Advance Driver AssistanceSystems and this article explains what these systems and the safety benefits to drivers and passengers.
Minibuses can be driven in a bus lane provided it is not restricted to local services. This artlcle shows the differing signs to look out for on the road.
The definition of hire and reward in the case of minibuses is that the organisation is receiving fees (directly or indirectly) that give people the right to be carried, whether they choose to excercise that right or not. Schools and clubs for example may not feel that they are running minibuses for reward and hire as they don't charge for the minibuses themselves, but the school fees or club membership is an indirect payment for the right to be carried.
