Vehicle Types You Can Book
Six kinds of vehicle, from a 57-seat touring coach to an executive car. Partner operators supply every one of them, each with a licensed driver.
Choose by headcount, then by streets
Start with the number of passengers and the luggage. A full-size coach takes 49 to 57 with lockers underneath. Midi coaches, at 29 to 35 seats, handle narrow streets and small venues better. Minibuses seat 9 to 16. An executive car carries up to three. A wheelchair-accessible minibus gives up seats for wheelchair positions, so say how many wheelchair users are travelling.
Then check the route. Over 16 seats rules out the centre of York. A private hire car is not exempt from London's Congestion Charge, while a vehicle with nine or more seats qualifies for the full discount.
Questions
What licence does the driver hold?
A coach driver holds category D. D1 is the minibus category: 16 passenger seats at most, 8 m long at most. Cars are driven under private hire licensing.
Do coaches have seat belts?
Yes. Any coach first used on 1 October 2001 or later has a belt on every forward- and rearward-facing seat.
Can I pick a particular model?
The quote names the vehicle type. Ask if a toilet or a set layout matters.
Choose a vehicle
- Full-size coach — 49-57 seats
- Midi coach — 29-35 seats
- Minibus — 9-16 seats
- Executive Sprinter-style minibus — 9-16 seats
- Executive car (saloon or MPV) — 1-3 seats
- Wheelchair-accessible minibus — Varies by layout; wheelchair positions replace seats seats