MiDAS for Minibus Drivers

MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses

MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.

There are two levels of MiDAS assessment available depending on the type of minibus driven – easy-access or standard. We recommend that all drivers undertake the ‘accessible' assessment since this would then cover them for both sorts of minibus. The training covers the safety aspects of different types of equipment used in accessible minibuses, and aims to ensure the safe carriage of passengers travelling in wheelchairs and others with mobility difficulties.

· You and your passengers will be aware that your driving competence has been assessed to a common country-wide standard.

· You will receive up to date training in the skills and information needed to drive a minibus.

· You will be able to drive the minibuses of other MiDAS members without having your driving skills re-assessed. 

MiDAS for Car & MPV Drivers

This new version of the succesfull MiDAS scheme has been developed for organisations who use Car and MPVs by the CTA and hampshire County Council

MiDAS is applicable to any organisation operating or using Car or MPV transport. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of vehicles as well as schools, colleges and universities.

The areas covered during the training include

Defensive Driving

Legal responsibilities of Drivers

Passenger Safety

Passenger Awareness

Child Passenger SAfety

Manual Handling Awareness

Health and Safety Awareness

Emergency Procedures

There is also the option of an observed drive

This new version of MiDAS is available in both a Standard and an Accesable versions like the original Minibus scheme. However there are some optional Modules that can be taken as part of the scheme which are C1 Supervising Children and Young People with Special Needs and C2 Working with Adults who require care and Supervision

You and your passengers will be aware that your driving competence has been assessed to a common country-wide standard.

You will be able to drive the vehicles of other MiDAS members without having your driving skills re-assessed.

This trainng course is also particularly suitable for Taxi and Private Hire companies.