Can I drive a bus on a car Licence UK?
Can I drive a bus on a car Licence UK? 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.
Is it illegal to have 6 passengers in a 5 passenger car UK?
The law doesn't currently prevent you from carrying more adult passengers than there are seat belts. However, children up to 135cms tall must use child restraints with few exceptions, which means they must use the seats in the vehicle that have seat belts to secure their restraints. This can limit carrying capacity.
Can I drive a 9 seater minibus on a car licence UK?
You can drive a 9-seater minibus on a standard car licence as that size of vehicle is considered to be a 'small vehicle', adapted to carry 8 passengers or fewer, not including the driver. It is not considered to be a minibus or small bus.
How much do bus drivers get paid UK?
The average bus driver salary in the United Kingdom is £24,185 per year or £12.40 per hour. Entry level positions start at £21,498 per year while most experienced workers make up to £30,458 per year.
How long does it take to become a bus driver UK?
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.