Minibus permits
To legally drive a minibus for University purposes, your minibus must display a Section 19 permit.
Legal requirements
Most staff at the University are authorised to drive minibuses under a Section 19 permit (as long as their own driving licence permits minibus driving).
To comply with this requirement, all minibuses (owned or hired) used for University purpose must display a Section 19 permit at all times when being driven, whether or not any passengers are on the minibus. Minibuses which are parked do not require a Section 19 permit, but must have one on display as soon as they are being driven.
How to get a Section 19 Permit
Duncan Veitch, the University Minibus Co-ordinator, will purchase permits from the Community Transport Association (CTA), of which the University is a corporate member - membership no 110859.
Permits currently cost £11 and will be charged back to each School/Department via eIT.
Permits are valid for five years and are transferable between minibuses, therefore it is up to the School or management unit whether to purchase a permit for each minibus or share one or more permits between the school minibuses.
Remember to remove the permit from any minibuses hired before returning the vehicle.
Insurance considerations
If purchasing or hiring a minibus to be used on University business, please contact the Insurance Office before to ensure correct insurance is in place.
Insurance Department
- Finance Department
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 650 9154
- Fax: +44 (0)131 650 9052
- Email: insurance@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
Charles Stewart House
9-16 Chambers Street- City
- United Kingdom
- Post Code
- EH1 1HT
Geraldine Halliday
Insurance Manager
- Insurance Department
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 650 9154
- Fax: +44 (0)131 650 9052
- Email: geraldine.halliday@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
Charles Stewart House
9-16 Chambers Street- City
- Edinburgh
- Post Code
- EH1 1HT