What are the licence requirements for driving a minibus?
All drivers wishing to drive a minibus (9-16 passenger seats) must have Category D1 on their licence. Car licences issued on or after 1st January 1997 no longer provide category D1. The category B entitlement allows drivers to drive vehicles with no more than 8 passenger seats. Drivers can obtain the additional D1 entitlement through a process of training and assessment. Further details are available from the Educational Visits Advisor on 0161 778 0124.