Leasing FAQs
Anyone with the appropriate driving licence can drive one of the smaller minibuses. Drivers of larger 17-seat minibuses must have a D1 category on their driving licence.
If you’re leasing a minibus we can have it delivered to you from two weeks including adding your logo and livery. If you’re hiring a minibus we have 600 sites UK wide so it can usually be delivered in 24 hours.
Training FAQs
You must have held your driving licence for a minimum of 2 years and be over the age of 21. If you passed your test before January 1997 you will be able to drive a minibus on a not-for-profit basis anyway (because licences gained prior to January 1997 entitle the driver to drive a minibus, but not commercially). If driving for profit you will need to take your D1 driving test.
Our highly qualified instructors will train you in a location of your choice. We also have a minibus that can be used, should you not have your own. Your practical test must be taken in a 17-seat minibus with a fitted tachograph facility.
Service Excellence
We understand what pressures teachers, school business managers, school governors and bursars are under, and what is involved in operating a minibus for a school. All our services are tailored to make your life easier.
- Covid-19 safe for collections and deliveries
- Online and practical driver risks assessment
- Eco-efficient minibuses with additional safety specifications
- Low deposit and minimal cash outlay
- Safety inspections completed onsite by independent qualified engineers
- Flexible short-term hire solutions
- Vehicle logo and livery completed before delivery
- Hassle-free minibus leasing including maintenance
- Driver training with a pass rate that’s 50% above the national average
- Driver training in the latest new Euro 6 Ford Transit minibuses
- The UK’s only Minibus Compliance Course (MCC) recognised by RoSPA
- Help to reduce insurance premiums with Minibus Compliance Course
- MiDAS training delivered by ADI instructors guaranteed to include a practical assessment
- Keeping you compliant
Talk to Castle Minibus today
We would be delighted to answer any questions you have and provide a no obligation quote and visit to your setting, with a demonstration minibus if required, at a time most convenient to you.