COMMUNITY GROUPS


Our service is available to voluntary groups and community organisations serving the Annandale area, which should be constituted.  In other words you should have your own identifiable organisation. Unfortunately we cannot offer help for events such as family airport trips, works outings or family wedding travel as these are services that can be bought from local coach and taxi firms. Please be sure that your group fits into the criteria specified in the literature, as use by other groups would affect our licence to operate. 

We would recommend that all groups put forward their own driver for training.  All new registered drivers for the minibuses will need to undertake MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training.  This is run locally and involves some classroom training and a driving assessment. The cost at present is £60 per person (including accessible training – if you will be transporting passengers in wheelchairs or using lift) and the driver receives a nationally recognised certificate on completion, which lasts for 4 years.  Although we can sometimes provide a volunteer driver, there is limited availability. 

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DRIVERS


Who Can Drive?
 
All drivers must be registered with ACTS. Groups and indiviuals can nominate as many drivers as they wish provided they fulfill the required conditions stated below.
 
Minibus Drivers
 
All drivers must complete MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme)training - see Training for further details.
 
Drivers must: -
  • Be aged between 25 and 69. At 70 they must complete a medical to be able to continue driving a minibus.
  • Have D1 on their licence (automatic if you passed your test before 1/1/1997).
  • Any penalty points will be referred to the insurer for permission to drive.
  • Notify the office about any changes to the driving licence or any motoring incidents to confirm insurance cover.

Community Car Drivers
Drivers must: -
  • Be aged between 25 and 73.
  • Any penalty points will be referred to the insurer for permission to drive.
  • Notify the office about any changes to the driving licence or any motoring incidents to confirm insurance cover.
  • Undertake training, a familiarisation of the vehicle and a short test drive. This will include the correct way to restrain a wheelchair and to safely secure the passengers.