Minibuses for Schools
Section 19 (Small Bus) Permits
If you own or use a minibus and your passengers contribute to the cost of their journey in any way, you need a Small Bus Permit, commonly known as a Section 19 permit. In practice, most not-for-profit minibus owners or users will need a permit.
A permit allows you to carry groups of passengers, such as members of a club or scout group and their helpers or a school transporting children and teachers. Permits are issued to not-for-profit organisations concerned with either education, religion, social welfare, recreation or other activities for the benefit of the community.
When operating under a Section 19 permit:
- You may charge your passengers or accept donations
- You may pay your drivers or use volunteers
- You must maintain your minibus in a safe and roadworthy condition - and keep records of checks and servicing.
But you must not:
- Make a profit - but can include depreciation and drivers’ wages in working out your costs
- Run bus services for the general public - or advertise trips or excursions to the public. If you want to do this you need a different type of permit, a Section 22 or Community Bus Permit.
Full details are in the attached File: Factsheet-4-minibus-permits.pdf
Permits are issued free to Hampshire County Council schools by Community Transport
For further information, contact:
Community Transport
Email: communitytransport@hants.gov.uk
Tel: 01962 846983
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