Minibuses

There are a variety of options available when it comes to hiring a minibus in Pembrokeshire.

Bloomfield Bus

For enquiries and bookings, please email ndcsa@outlook.com or call 01834 860293.

Manorbier Community Transport

Please call 01834 871311 or email manorbierminibus@gmail.com

Pembrokeshire Voluntary Transport (PVT)

Email pvtbookings@outlook.com or call 07494 275 538

The VC Gallery

Please call 01646 685688

Green Dragon Community Transport

Please call 01239 698506 or email admin@greendragonbus.co.uk

Drivers

Groups are normally expected to provide their own driver. You will usually need to nominate a driver when you make a transport request. All drivers must hold a valid MiDAS Certificate. For information on MiDAS training click here.

If your group does not have a driver we have a small pool of volunteer drivers who may be willing to help. It is helpful if groups can nominate a driver.

Would you be willing to join this pool? If so, please call Craig on 07535 921528 or email craig@pacto.org.uk to find out more.

The small print +

The Small Print

Community and Local Authority Minibuses are run under Section 19 permits, which allow small buses to be operated on a non-profit basis for particular purposes. They can be made available to other groups whose use of the vehicle would be within the terms of the Permit.

Businesses, such as private nursing homes or childcare, hotels, tourist attractions, shops or any other commercial concern, are not allowed to hire minibuses under the Section 19 permit. Contact your local minibus private hire company.

Some wheelchair adapted minibuses, such as those belonging to the Council’s Social Care department, are registered as “Ambulances”. Usage of these vehicles is restricted to groups whose members have limited mobility, e.g. disabled or elderly people.

Community Minibus schemes generally require groups to become a member of their scheme in order to make use of their minibus. A small subscription fee will be payable. Users will be charged for each use, by mileage and/or duration of hire. Fuel may or may not be included in this charge. You will usually need to provide your own MiDAS certificated driver, although some organisations may sometimes be able to help you find a driver for your journey.

Further information about Terms and Conditions of group transport are available from the minibus operator.

Buying your own minibus +

If your community group is thinking of raising funds to buy its own minibus, we would urge you to think carefully. Minibuses are costly to buy, run and replace, and funding sources are scarce. You also have to get to grips with insurance, maintenance and legal issues.

Perhaps your transport needs could be met more cost effectively by using an existing community minibus? Further information is available on this website.

If you still wish to get your own minibus, advice is available from:

PACTO’s Accessible Vehicle Coordinator on: 07767539740 or email damian@pacto.org.uk

You may also wish to join the national Community Transport Association, which runs a free advice line for its members. Contact their Welsh Office on: 0345 130 6195