The minibus blog has learned that a 16-year-old boy, who has been found guilty of driving a mini-bus that was stolen and later crashed, has been given a two-month sentence, by a Children’s Court.
July 5, 2007
Teenager guilty of crashing stolen minibus
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July 4, 2007
Well what can I say, I have just got back after a run to Gatwick Airport.
On the way I had the misfortune of my bus breaking down.
June 27, 2007
Hartlepool ‘Dial a Ride death’ avoidable
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A council and two taxi firm operators have been fined more than £15,000 over the death of a man whose electric buggy fell from the back of a minibus.
James Hunt, 85, was fatally injured when the lift on Hartlepool Council’s dial-a-ride bus malfunctioned.
June 27, 2007
Minibus hit by fallen branch in rain and floods
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A group of schoolchildren from Manchester had a lucky escape when a tree branch crashed down on their minibus as it waited at traffic lights.
The bus, from the local Piper Hill School carrying disabled youngsters, was on Wythenshawe Road, when a 15-foot branch sfell from a large oak tree and tore into the roof of the vehicle.
Police said none of the children were hurt but most were left suffering from shock.
June 23, 2007
Four people have been taken to hospital following a collision involving a taxi and a car in Lancashire.
The incident happened at the junction of Garstang Road and Aqueduct Street in Preston just after midnight on Friday.The driver and passenger of the taxi and two occupants in a Ford Sierra were taken to hospital.
Their injuries are not thought to be serious.
June 23, 2007
Appeal for Witnesses after Girl Knocked Down
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A Teenage girl sustained serious injuries after being knocked down on Friday afternoon in Strabane.The 16 year old was taken to hospital after an incident involving a minibus at the Urney road bypass junction. The teenager sustained injuries to her spleen.
Police did speak with a number of witnesses at the scene but they want to hear from anyone who saw what happened and have not spoken with them.
The number to call is 0845 600 8000
June 22, 2007
Firefighters were called to a house in Milton Keynes on Friday afternoon after a minibus crashed through a wall.
It happened off Wickstead Avenue, Grange Farm.
A Fire crew from Great Holm Fire Station was called around 4.30pm to isolate the gas and electricity supplies and set up a cordon.
Firefighters made the vehicle safe and handed the incident over to building control staff from Milton Keynes Council.
No one was thought to be injured.
May 30, 2007
Advertise your minibus for sale on here – for Free!
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If you have a Minibus that you want to sell we will advertise it in our ‘buy a minibus’ section.
Simply e-mail details of your minibus along with your location and contact details (e-mail & telephone number) and a picture (if you have one).
We will put the advert at the top of the buy a minibus page – all for free!
May 30, 2007
PCV Licence Explained
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Some people are a little confused when it comes to knowing which driving entitlements are required to drive a Minibus by law, either for personal use, Private Hire or Community Minibuses, here you can find an explanation of the types of PCV Licences and suitable training available.
It also explains how to attain one through the DSA theory and practical driving tests.
This should give you the relevant information to ensure that you are driving safely and legally.
May 29, 2007
The wheels are rolling at Eastleigh on four new 15-seater wheelchair friendly community buses.
It is all thanks to a £169,680 boost from Hampshire County Council.
The windfall has helped One Community, formerly known as Eastleigh Community Services, to buy the new minibuses.
They will replace a number of minibuses which provide transport for a wide range of local community organisations.
County Councillor Colin Davidovitz, officially launched the new minibuses at Fleming Park Golf Course, on behalf of executive member for environment Councillor Mel Kendal, along with representatives from Hampshire County Council and One Community.
Cllr Kendal said: “The county council recognises the important role community transport schemes can play in meeting the transport needs of people locally and this partnership initiative is a great example of the local authorities helping to fund a local transport scheme.”
Ken Dufton, chief executive of One Community, said: ” These new minibuses have regenerated our fleet, replacing the older vehicles. As awareness of the scheme grows, we want to keep pace with demand, delivering a high quality standard of service.”
These minibuses can be hired out to voluntary and community groups.
For more information contact One Community on 023 8090 2400.
