Top 10 Minibus Driving Tips

The MinibusClub.co.uk provides a useful guide for driving a minibus. In this article I have selected their top 10 tips for driving safely. Some may seem obvious but they are all worth mentioning. As a minibus driver you are ultimately responsible for your passengers safety and the safety of other road users.
1. If your minibus [...]

Van Insurance : Reasonable Premiums for Purpose Well-served

Vans are used for a number of purposes. Apart from the purpose that your van serves from you, the model of your van also plays a big role to ultimately determine how high a premium it would attract. It is obvious that a commercial van would attract higher premiums than a non-commercial one. And then, [...]

A Brief Guide to Driving a Minibus in Europe

As flying is becoming more expensive an increasing number of holiday makers are choosing to drive to Europe. Minibuses are a popular choice of transport but there are a number of legal requirements that affect driving abroad.
When travelling within EU member states and ASOR signatory states (Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and some Eastern European Countries) a [...]

Minibus Insurance Advice- a Buyers Guide

insurance for a minibus, as with any motor vehicle, is required by the law. The minimum level is Third Party cover but this is a very basic policy. The minibus owner is risking a large bill if something were to happen that required a claim.
Uses for a minibus can include transport for nursing homes, schools, [...]

Three Ways to Prevent Accidents When Driving a Minibus

Nobody wants to be involved in a traffic accident, especially when you could be transporting up to 16 other people in a minibus.
This article identifies three ways of minimising the chance of an accident and therefore saving you money on your minibus insurance by reducing the need for making claims.
1. Be aware of other road [...]

The Ten Most Bizarre Motor Insurance Claims

Every year insurance providers receive a variety of unusual claims, whether its car, motorcycle or minibus insurance. Many involve animals, trees, or inanimate objects.
This article reveals the ten most bizarre and obscure claims, all from genuine sources:
1. One motorist was in such a panic when a wasp flew into his car and up his [...]

Minibus Driving Advice- Accidents and Minibus Insurance

Whether it is your own minibus or a hire vehicle it is useful to know what to do in the event of an accident. A claim on your minibus insurance is the usual outcome after an accident. This article outlines the information that needs to be gathered at the scene to prevent any dispute.
As a [...]

Frequently Asked Questions About Driving a Minibus

Minibuses are large, passenger carrying vehicles. Because of this extra responsibility the driving regulations regarding licensing, servicing and minibus insurance are a lot stricter than a normal car.
This article is a guide to the frequently asked questions about driving a minibus.
What is a minibus?
The classification for a minibus is a vehicle that has between 9 [...]

What is a Minibus, Do I Have the Correct Licence and What About Insurance?

More drivers in the UK today are using MPV’s and People Carriers. But as the car has 7-8 seats can it be classed as a minibus? The answer is ‘no’.
What is a Minibus?
If it has between 9 to 16 passenger seats then its classification is as a minibus. This has implications for the type [...]