Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 29304

Minibuses

Tabled: 5 February 2025

Answered: 13 February 2025

Question

Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of raising the maximum age threshold of driving volunteer minibus services to 80.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

An individual driving a minibus using additional entitlements through a Category B (Car) driving licence, may drive a minibus after the age of 70 but must demonstrate they meet higher Group 2 medical standards for reasons of passenger safety and safety to...

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