Frequently Asked Questions

This page is intended to answer your questions not only about ourselves but about the coach industry as a whole.

How do I book a coach?

Fill in a quote form on the website or telephone/email/fax us with your requirements. We will try and get back to you with availability and a price. If you like this price and want to go ahead with the booking then confirm by telephone. We will then make a provisional or firm booking as per your requirements (occasionally a deposit may be required to secure the booking).

What sort of licence do you need to drive a coach?

To answer this question briefly we assume that the vehicle is being driven for commercial purposes under an operators licence. So to drive a coach with upto 16 seats then you require a category D1 licence issued by the DVLA or for a vehicle capable of carrying 16+ passengers then category D entitlement is required.

How do I know that the coach I am travelling on is safe?

For any business to operate coaches they must possess an operators licence, these are granted by regional traffic commissioners. To be granted one of these licences, such as that held by ourelves then this should imply financial security, proper maintenance and professional management among other attributes. Therefore all coaches operating in the UK should meet this minimum standard, in addition to this firms such as ourselves believe and invest heavily in safety devices such as seat belts (fitted to all our coaches), ABS braking systems and speed limiters set to 100kph.

If you require any further information the please visit the traffic area network site, www.tan.gov.uk

Why don't you have a fixed list of prices?

Quite simply because often no two trips are exactly the same. Because people and their requirements are individual means that the price offered to them is individual, hence the need for us to be flexible and approachable. Our pricing mechanisms rely on a number of factors including: Length of hire, capacity and level of luxury of vehicle, availability and time of day. However though we still always try to be competitive with our quotes.

NB. Please note that while the webmaster has tried to answer the questions above fully, laws and regulations regarding driver licencing are subject to change. Therefore if there are any mistakes in the answers then please email: mailbox@hiremeacoach.co.uk