Can You Drive a Minibus in a Bus Lane?

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Can You Drive a Minibus in a Bus Lane?

11/03/2025

Can You Drive a Minibus in a Bus Lane?

You can drive a minibus in a bus lane depending on the signage displayed. It doesn’t matter if that vehicle is operating under a Section 19 Permit or an operator’s licence.

A bus is defined as being a vehicle with 9 passenger seats or more, a small bus is a vehicle carrying 9-16 passengers. Minibuses can be driven in most bus lanes UNLESS the bus lane sign says ‘local’ which means that the bus lane is reserved for local services.

 

 


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Peugeot Boxer 17 seat 140 Trek Spec - Available in 4 Weeks

06/03/2025

Peugeot Boxer 17 seat 140 Trek Spec  -  Available in 4 Weeks
Peugeot Boxer 17 seat 140 Trek Spec 
Available in 4 Weeks
 
The Trek Spec Minibus can be driven on a normal driving licence with a configurable seating layout that includes space for 1 wheelchair. The folding rear access ramp allows easy wheelchair access and can be stowed away neatly within the vehicle. Contracts include a full maintenance package.
 
Can be driven on a NORMAL driving licence. For more information, go to gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
 
Key Features
  • Front cabin air conditioning
  • 12 passenger seats, with single wheelchair occupant
  • Rear wheelchair entry by lightweight ramp
  • Built in touchscreen
  • Rear parking distance sensors
  • Cruise control with variable speed limiter
  • Monthly rentals are based on Fully Maintained Contract Hire
Starting from a rental of £626 + VAT per month
(based on 5,000 miles per annum, 9 rentals followed by a further 71 rentals)
 
Our Minibus specialists are available to discuss your particular requirements.
 
Call us on 01491 615516 or email sales@minibusleasinguk.co.uk

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