Minibus Lite™ - The minibus you can drive on a car licence
Is there a safer new school minibus you can drive on a car licence? We don’t think so.
The Minibus Lite™ is the original and safest new lightweight school minibus you can drive on a car licence. The only lightweight new school minibus to pass rigorous European testing achieving European Whole Vehicle Type Approval is our Minibus Lite™. It is also one of only two lightweight school minibuses to be approved by Peugeot. The Minibus Lite™ offers the perfect transport solution for schools, academies, colleges and universities, by removing the restrictions on who can drive the School Minibus. This not only solves logistical problems but, saves schools thousands in expensive D1 licence training for their staff. Hundreds of schools and colleges across the country have chosen a Minibus Lite™ as their new school minibus.
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| European Type Approved | ||||
| Factory window van conversion | ||||
| Wheelchair ramp meets European Type Approval requirements | Not available | |||
| Two emergency exits for evacuation | ||||
| Spare payload | 352kg | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 352kg |
| Front passenger airbag fitted as standard |
SPARE PAYLOAD is the additional weight the minibus can take before it has reached its maximum weight based on all seats being occupied using VOSA calculated passenger and driver weights. Minibus Lite™ has 385kg capacity before it has reached its maximum whereas Ford Transit has 352kg before it reaches its maximum.
The original Minibus Lite, based on the Peugeot Boxer, is the UK’s safest and best-selling lightweight minibus. Available in a choice of 3 specifications, including wheelchair access, the Minibus Lite can be driven on a standard car licence saving schools thousands in D1 licence training.
Minibus Lite™ Maxus
The new Minibus Lite, based on the Maxus Deliver 9, is designed for the rigours of school life. With its durable interior and easy-clean floor, it’s ready to start work for your school. Based on the Deliver 9, the minibus features a Euro compliant 163 bhp diesel engine and a high specification as standard. The rear cabin, with its levelled durable floor, features 16 seats with integral seat belts suitable for all ages, as well as hard wearing ABS plastic seat backs.
Trained drivers are safer drivers. That is why we encourage purchasers to undertake MiDAS training giving them the skills they need to drive a minibus.
Minibus Lite™ has helped schools up and down the country. Read our case studies from schools and colleges, to see real life examples of how Minibus Lite™ has helped them.
Minibus Lite™ is the safest and most extensively tested lightweight minibus you can buy, thanks to our testing scheme, list and safety guideline processes.