Minibus Driver Training

There is no better way to improve minibus safety than to regularly train and assess your drivers

Our minibus driver training options

Rivervale has a choice of driver training options that cover all your driver might need, from D1 Driver Training to an online driver assessment. Use our helpful guide to help decide what kind of training your drivers need, then find out more about these courses on their dedicated pages.

We are keen that you not only know what training is available, but why you need it. If you have any questions, our team will be happy to help.

What training do I need?

Use our interactive training guide to recommend the training that’s right for  you

1) Do you drive for an organisation with a PSV Operators Licence?

A PSV operator licence (or O-licence) is a legal requirement in Great Britain for commercial businesses operating vehicles designed to carry 9 or more passengers for hire or reward with a view to profit. It ensures vehicles are maintained and operated legally, covering coaches, buses, and, in some cases, smaller vehicles.

A Legal Requirement

All drivers for PSV Operator’s need to pass D1 driver training and complete CPC

2) Did you pass your car driving test before 1997?

Good news, you can drive minibuses with up to 16 passengers and be paid to do so

Training Recommendations

MiDAS - Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme or

MiDAS Accessible for wheelchair accessible minibuses.

Both recommended every 4 years

An annual online driver assessment is available to improve skills and reduce risk

3) Are you being paid to drive?

A Legal Requirement

D1 driver training is required

Training Recommendations

MiDAS - Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme is recommended every 4 years

You can drive 9-16 passenger vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Up to 4.25 tonnes if they are electric or have specialist equipment or 5 tonnes if they are electric with specialist equipment

Training Recommendations

MiDAS - Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme or MiDAS Accessible for wheelchair accessible minibuses.

Both recommended every 4 years

An annual online driver assessment is available to improve skills and reduce risk

D1 Minibus Training

D1 Driver Training

You need D1 Driver Training if you are being paid to drive, or are driving a minibus over 3500kg (4250kg for electric vehicles). Rivervale offers one-to-one driving tuition to improve your chances of passing first time.

MiDAS and MiDAS Accessible

MiDAS is a nationally recognised scheme designed to refresh minibus drivers’ skills every four years. You can take MiDAS whether you have D1 entitlement or not.

MiDAS Driver Awareness Scheme

MiDAS is a nationally recognised scheme aimed at refreshing minibus drivers’ skills every 4 years. You can take MiDAS whether you have D1 entitlement or not.

Driver Assessment

Online Driver Assessment

Health and Safety Law requires employers to risk-assess their drivers. Our online driver assessment platform is a reliable way to risk-assess drivers and ensure they complete further online training.

Minibus Management Courses

If you are confused about who can drive a minibus and what licences and training your drivers need, we have an online and face-to-face Minibus Management Course designed to help keep your operations safe and compliant.

They are suitable for anyone involved in managing or driving minibuses, and include information on vehicles, licences, driver training, and permits.

Online Minibus Management Course

If you are confused about who can drive a minibus and what licences and training your drivers need, our online Minibus Management Course is designed to help.

It is suitable for anyone involved in managing or driving minibuses, and includes information on vehicles, licences, driver training and permits.

Get in touch

We are here to help and would love to talk through any aspect of getting your minibus