Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 73481

Minibuses: Schools

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Bradley Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that school vehicles operated under Section 19/22 exemptions (a) meet the same safety standards as those under Passenger Carrying Vehicles licences and (b) help mitigate

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government publishes guidance to support the correct and safe use of section 19 and section 22 permits, including recommended vehicle maintenance arrangements. Vehicles operated under permits should have regular safety inspections, at least every 10 w...

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