Fleet FAQ
Q:
What are the driving licence categories for buses and minibuses?
A:
Minibuses:
Category D1
You can drive vehicles with:
- no more than 16 passenger seats
- a maximum length not more than 8 metres
- a trailer up to 750kg
Category D1E
You can drive D1 category vehicles with a trailer over 750kg, but the trailer - when fully loaded - can’t weigh more than the vehicle.
The combined weight of both can’t exceed 12,000kg.
Buses:
Category D
You can drive any bus with more than 8 passenger seats (with a trailer up to 750kg).
Category DE
You can drive D category vehicles with a trailer over 750kg.
Source: GOV.UK
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