1. Minibus Booking and Usage
2018/2019
Opportunities Office

2. Who Can Drive Over 21 2 years or more since passing test
UK or EU licence
No Points
Full (manual) licence not automatic

3. Non UK/EU drivers
Most countries have a reciprocal agreement with the UK
Contact DVLA and ask them to issue a UK DVLA number

4. Rules for booking
Can only be used for a legitimate club or society booking
No private/personal use
Drivers cannot receive payment for driving

5. Legitimate Use examples
Sports match – either watching or playing
Day trip organised by club or society
Transport to society or club conference
Activity organised by club or society but not relating to that group e.g. cricket club going paintballing
RAG event
This list is not exhaustive. If in doubt…ask)

6. Things not allowed Personal shopping trips Moving house ‘Magic’ bus
Telling us you are doing one thing when you are doing something else

7. Booking the bus
You will need: specific dates and number of people going
See the minibus availability timetable on the resource hub to check that there is a bus available
You may need to provide additional details such as if you need a space for kit
You will only be given a bus if you have completed the Driver Registration Form, Minibus Booking form and Trip Registration form at the time of booking

8. Charges
Union Busses: £85 per day. Payment will be taken from your club account the following month

9. The Rules
You must complete the check sheet before taking the bus. Only travel if you are happy with the condition of the bus
Union busses are full on collection. They need to be returned full. You will be fined if you do not do this
Keys and busses need to be returned
Union busses have AA cover. If you break down call the emergency number in the RED folder

10. The Rules Seatbelts must be worn
No alcohol is to be consumed on the bus
No smoking or vaping on the bus
Clean up all rubbish and mess.
Do not put muddy boots on the seats
If someone vomits on the bus please let the Opportunities Office know
If you have an accident, however minor, please let the Opportunities Office know

11. BUCS Minibuses The rules still apply Lucie will book your transport
You must let Lucie know if you decide to take your own vehicle instead of the one booked for you
The bus still needs to be refuelled – keep your receipt to be reimbursed from BUCS funds

12. Fines Bus not refuelled: £30 plus cost of fuel Bus left in a mess: £30
Vomit: £60 to cover cost of valet
Bus not returned on time: £30 plus cost of additional hire time
Drinking on the bus/improper use: Total ban for your club for 12 month and disciplinary action (up to and including University involvement)