Can I drive a bus for personal use UK?

You can drive a minibus within the UK as long as the following conditions apply: you're 21 or older. you've had your driving licence for at least 2 years. you meet the 'Group 2' medical standards if you're over 70 - check with your GP if you're not sure you meet the standards.



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Breaks and continuous driving The break must last 30 minutes or longer. If your working day is 8 hours 30 minutes or more, you must not drive for more than 7 hours and 45 minutes. You must also take breaks that add up to at least 45 minutes.

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You can get into this job through a passenger transport driver intermediate apprenticeship. You will need to hold at least a Category B (car driving licence) to start training. The apprenticeship typically takes 12 months to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.

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There are special licensing arrangements allowing you to drive minibuses and buses without holding the higher Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) driving licence entitlement. Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.

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City buses normally use an auto whereas the Long distance interstate buses use either a manual or an “Auto-Shift” which is a computer controlled shift of a Manual Gearbox which uses a series of servo's on the top of the gearbox to actuate the necessary process without any input from the driver.

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If you're caught using a bus lane during operational hours you could be liable to pay a penalty charge notice. A PCN will be sent to the vehicle's registered keeper containing details of the contravention, vehicle information and photographic evidence.

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Join us a Trainee or Experienced driver and you will earn: PCV Holder £15.50 per hour Monday to Friday; £16.92 per hour on Saturday; and £17.64 per hour on Sunday. Trainee £12.73 per hour Monday to Friday; £14.17 per hour on Saturday; and £14.91 per hour on Sunday.

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From being a relatively well-paid job, bus drivers have fallen down the table and might have financial problems especially when they are at the beginning of their career and have not gained a higher remuneration because of their experience.

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Further punishments can also include a prolonged period of disqualification, community service and even imprisonment for up to six months. Seeking legal assistance is therefore imperative should you ever be found to be driving at a time when you have been disqualified.

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