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We believe it's the safest lightweight school minibus on the market

When you’re looking for a new school minibus you need to be 100% satisfied that the minibus you are investing in, and transporting your pupils in, has been comprehensively tested and is as safe as it can be. The Minibus Lite™ is the ORIGINAL and MOST EXTENSIVELY TESTED lightweight school minibus on the market today. As the creator of the lightweight concept, we have kept safety as paramount importance, which is why we have gone to such lengths with our safety testing. When looking for a lightweight school minibus you need to be happy your vehicle ticks all the boxes we’ve already ticked.

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High standards

No one can match the high standards met by Minibus Lite™:

  • European Type Approved
  • Two emergency exits
  • Tested more extensively than any other lightweight minibus
  • Peugeot validated conversion
  • Purpose built factory van minibus, not a panel van
  • Lite2Go™ wheelchair ramps meet European Type Approval requirements
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Peugeot validated conversion

Minibus Lite™ is a Peugeot validated conversion. Minibus Lite™ Specification 3 and 5 variants have a Peugeot approved gross vehicle weight of 4250kg which retains the manufacturer’s warranty.

Customer-focused process

With so many options to choose from, finding the right school minibus for your school can seem a daunting task. We’ll guide you through all the options to provide you with the right school minibus for your budget.

Part exchange

With our part exchange we will collect your old minibus when we deliver your new one.

Affordable contract hire

Contract hire with full maintenance for peace of mind and worry-free motoring.

Accredited minibus convertors

We are a manufacturer convertor and ISO9001 and 
14001 accredited.

Nationwide delivery

No need to worry about collecting your new minibus – we will deliver it to your school.

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Fully compliant wheelchair ramp

By law any wheelchair accessible minibus must be equipped with a wheelchair ramp or lift. Our Lite2Go™ wheelchair ramps meet all regulations for European Type Approval. Beware! Some minibus convertors install ramps that are not IVA Type Approval compliant, after the vehicle has been registered. Always remember to check.

Our testing list
  • Minibus Lite™ is EC Whole Vehicle Type Approved
  • Minibus Lite™ is a manufacturer approved conversion
  • Seat backs tested to EEC 74/408 (Reg 80)
  • Seats and integral all-age seat belts passed all tests and comply with current EC Directives.
  • Seats passed the necessary strength tests to prove their safety in an accident.
  • Wheelchair passenger restraints and anchorage points passed all tests and comply with EC Directives.
  • Vehicle has a manufacturer approved GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) figure to validate the warranty
  • Wheelchair ramp meets Type Approval requirements
  • Vehicle is fitted with a passenger air bag
  • Vehicle features a factory fitted side step
  • Minibus Lite™ has two emergency exits (Ford Transit has just one)
  • Minibus Lite™ is based on a factory produced window van
  • Rear passenger seats tested and exceed UK requirements
  • Seat belts tested and exceed UK requirements
  • Seat anchorage points tested to EEC Directive 76/115 (Reg 14)
  • Tilt tested at MIRA and certified as required with European Whole Vehicle Type Approval ECE Reg 107.05.

A minibus with an IVA or NSSTA will not be subject to these tests.