Minibus Training and Safety

MiDAS training throughout the UK

*Due to an increase in business, MTS are now looking for a part-time MiDAS DAT or Driving Instructor interested in the minibus training sector. Please contact us by email if interested*

At Minibus Training and Safety Ltd we offer the best possible MiDAS and D1 tuition at affordable prices. 

Our D1 courses are for anyone without D1 on their license or for those that need to remove the (101) restriction. 

The MiDAS ( Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) Inductions and PATS Training (Passenger Assistants Training Scheme) programs are the nationally recognized standards throughout the UK and can be run at your own premises. These courses are suitable for all, especially school teachers, college staff and care home staff.

Currently, you may not have to complete a D1 qualification if in one of these voluntary driving roles, in which case the MiDAS training is seen as a minimum requirement in most sectors.

The Motor Vehicles Regulations 1999 allows the driving of minibuses under clearly defined conditions by drivers who hold a category B entitlement but have not passed a D1 (Minibus) driving test.

Those conditions include the following:

• The driver has held a category B driving license for at least 2 years
• A non-commercial body is using this minibus being driven for social purposes
• The driver provides his services and receives no consideration for doing so, other than out of pocket expenses
• The weight of the minibus does not exceed 3.5tonnes or 4.25tonnes if accessible.
• The driver is a minimum age of 21 years

For more information on the guidelines of minibus driving, please refer to the documents below:

Teachers Driving School Minibuses

DfT Guidelines on Incidental Driving of Minibuses 

Visit the MiDAS page for more information.

All of our trainers are fully qualified Approved Driving Instructors with many years experience in Minibus Driver Training ensuring you the finest training and support at all times.

If the information on our website doesn't answer all your questions please call, email or submit a question in the space to the right and we will be in touch as soon as possible.