Portsmouth Scouts Minibus

We are updating how we manage bookings for the district Minibus.  Arrangements may have changed since you last used the vehicle.  Please be sure to follow the booking and user instructions provided.  Questions? email minibus@portsmouthscouts.org.uk 

Who can drive? 

Our minibus may be booked by anyone; however, driving is limited to Approved Drivers.

Registration to be approved is completed via an online form. Approved Drivers will...

The Driver is then responsible on the day to:

Insurance & MiDAS

During driver registration, we will confirm that a driver meets our insurer's conditions to drive the vehicle, this includes holding the correct Driving Licence Category.  

We do this by requesting DVLA Licence Check Codes during driver registration.  

See gov.uk/view-driving-licence for information about generating your own check codes.

MiDAS

For any Scout booking a Driver must hold a valid MiDAS certificate.  We may ask for a photo or PDF scan of the MiDAS certificate.

Section 19 permit

Drivers must have access to a suitable Section 19 permit

Breakdown Procedures

Breakdown cover is provided for all hires.  

The procedure which must be followed in the event of a breakdown is available in the Driver's Folder in the cab.  

All drivers and escorts must be aware of, and adhere to it. 

Crashes and emergencies

The procedure which must be followed in the event of a collision or other emergency (such as passenger illness) is available in the Driver's Folder in the cab.  

All drivers and passenger assistants must be aware of, and adhere to it. 

Vehicle Documents

Copies of the following documents are available in the Driver's Folder and online.  


Drivers should confirm they are still in date.

Pick-up / Drop-off

Gatecombe Park / Hilsea HQ

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50°49'42.0"N 1°04'09.9"W

70 The Ridings, Hilsea, Portsmouth PO2 0UF

Keys by arrangement with lynn.knott@portsmouthscouts.org.uk

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